The Healthy Foot Book

INTRODUCTION: Who is this book for and why?
• People diagnosed with Diabetes Type 2 (or Pre-Diabetes, Metabolic syndrome, or Insulin resistance)
• A family member/friend of a loved one diagnosed with Diabetes Type 2 (Metabolic Syndrome, Insulin Resistance)
• Anyone interested in how Diabetes Type 2 can and does affect the feet and legs and how to prevent both.
Objectives:
1. To educate people on the definition of Diabetes Type 2, Insulin resistance, and metabolic syndrome), how it is diagnosed, and how it affects the Feet/Legs.
2. To empower people (or a family member) diagnosed with Diabetes Type 2 to live active lives and provide actionable knowledge to prevent secondary foot/leg problems associated w/ Diabetes.
3. To provide people with information to maintain and/or regain their mobility.