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Should someone with diabetes remove corns or calluses at home?

No, do not remove them yourself.

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  1. Yes, with store remover pads
  2. Yes, shave them with a razor
  3. No, see a foot doctor ✔

Why: CDC says not to remove corns or calluses yourself or use over-the-counter removers. Those products can burn skin, so show the problem to a doctor or podiatrist.

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Answer: No, see a foot doctor. CDC says not to remove corns or calluses yourself or use over-the-counter removers. Those products can burn skin, so show the problem to a doctor or podiatrist.

  1. CDC Your Feet and Diabetes www.cdc.gov/diabetes/diabetes-complications/diabetes-and-your-feet.html
    Don't remove corns or calluses yourself.
    Checked 2026-10-09.

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