Diabetic Footcare
Diabetics are far more susceptible to foot and lower-limb complications. It is highly important to see a Podiatrist if you have any concerns about your foot health. It is also recommended to have an annual diabetic foot check.
Diabetic foot problems can include:
- Delayed healing from cuts or lesions
- Higher risk of developing an infection
- Increased risk of developing an ulcer
- Poor circulation
- Nerve damage with subsequent lack of feeling in the feet
- Increased risk of amputation (particularly with a poor medical history and poorly managed diabetes)
- Changes in eye-sight making it difficult to cut toe nails
- Nerve Sensation for diabetic neuropathy
- Advice on how to look after your feet in order to prevent potential complications
- Circulation (Vascular assessment) using a hand held Doppler
- Help with reducing corns and calluses and hard skin which all contribute to an increased risk of an ulcer
- Offer a professional nail cutting service to reduce the chances of potential complications from poorly cut nails
- See you every 6-12 months for routine check-ups to ensure any problems are picked up early
- Take the time to go through with you and explain all your results
- Work with you to form a management plan that you can keep to help improve the health of your feet and then maintain this
- And more!