Diabetic Foot
Diabetic Foot – specialist care focused on prevention, early detection, and treatment to protect circulation, preserve sensation, and maintain long-term foot health.
Diabetic Foot
Your Feet Deserve Expert Attention
Diabetes is a condition where your blood glucose level is too high. There are two main types, Type 1 and Type 2. There are some other rarer types of diabetes too.
Having diabetes means you are at a much greater risk of developing foot problems. This is because raised blood glucose can damage the sensation in your feet. It can also affect your circulation, which can mean blood can’t flow around your body properly, especially to your feet. Without a good blood supply, you may get cramps and pain in your legs or feet. These are just some of the signs of a potential foot problem.
Most foot problems can be prevented with good, regular foot care. So you need to know how to look after your feet at home and make sure you get a foot check from an HCPC Registered Podiatrist at least once a year.
What to Expect During Your Visit
At Warley Grange Health, our HCPC Registered Podiatrists, Sue Curtin and Richard Lang will allow forty five minutes for a Diabetic Foot Health Check. The appointment allows for a full medical history, an examination of the health of your skin and toenails, routine treatment (if required), a neurological assessment of the feet and vascular assessment of the feet. A report of our findings will be discussed with you and forwarded to your GP, if you wish, or if we feel it necessary. Even minor foot issues can become serious for people with diabetes. That’s why consistent, professional care is essential—not just when problems arise, but before they start.
Speak with our diabetic foot care team to book your appointment or ask questions.
Foot care tips if you have diabetes
- Cut and file your nails regularly
- Eat a healthy, well balanced diet and keep active as much as possible
- Stop Smoking
- Never walk barefoot, especially in the garden or on the beach, this is to avoid cuts. Also try to avoid sitting with your legs crossed so you don’t constrict blood circulation
- Keep your feet clean and free from infections
- You should have your feet checked yearly, just like you have an annual diabetes review
- Get corns and hard skin treated by a podiatrist
- Wear shoes that fit well and don’t squeeze or rub. Ill fitting shoes can cause corns and calluses, ulcers and nail problems
