During a home visit by the nurse with a patient with type 2 diabetes mellitus, which observation of the patient indicates the need for further teaching?

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Walking barefoot, especially for a patient with diabetes, increases the risk of foot injuries and infections due to potential nerve damage (neuropathy) and poor blood circulation, which are common complications of diabetes. Patients with diabetes are taught to protect their feet by wearing shoes to prevent injuries that they might not feel due to neuropathy.

During a Home Visit by the Nurse with a Patient