A insustentável leveza do toque: reconhecimento do cuidado ao pé diabético

Diabetes mellitus is a public health issue, in which taking care of the feet is essential, in order to reduce the micro and macro vascular complications. Objective: This study aims to talk about the importance of examining diabetic feet to prevent bad outcomes and of health education increasing the self-care routine, through the Family Practice medical residents’ experience. Method: It is an observational, descriptive and transversal report. Result: Even without enough resources, it was possible to restore not only the skins but these patients' souls. The longitudinality as one of the characteristics of the Primary Health Care provided an improvement in the access and also in the quality of life quality. Conclusion: The health education in these cases contributes to avoid damage in chronic diseases, and the patient and the professionals’ expectations make the follow-up challenging.