Diabetic foot care by experts

Patients with high risk conditions are known to require complex podiatric care.

At Premier Foot Clinic, we offer extensive foot care services.

Diabetic foot care

Diabetes can cause:

1. Reduced circulation (ischaemia)

2. Damage to nerves resulting in loss of sensation (neuropathy)

3. Increased risk of infection

4. Decreased ability to fight infection

Therefore, people with diabetes are more prone to frequent severe foot problems, and a relatively high risk of infection and ulcers.

All these changes can put their feet at risk - so it is vitally important to ensure all diabetic patients understand the importance of looking after their feet.

How do I look after my feet if I am diabetic?

• Check feet daily and look out for any open sores or cuts.

• Cover any cuts with a clean dressing and monitor healing - seek advice from a podiatrist or a diabetic nurse immediately if you notice redness, swelling or discharge

• Never soak your feet for long periods of time.

• Never cut corns or calluses with a razor blade.

• Do not use any form of chemical treatment for corns, calluses or verrucas.

• Never allow a lesion to go untreated.

• Never ignore any foot pain.

• Avoid extremes of temperature, very warm and very cold conditions can lead to skin complaints.

• Cover any cuts with a clean dressing and monitor progress. If redness, swelling, or discharge is noticed, seek advice from a podiatrist immediately.

With regular visits to a podiatrist, routine foot care, patient education and appropriate footwear advice, healthy feet can be maintained.

All diabetics are advised to have annual foot assessments to monitor these complications and prevent serious problems.

For pain-free foot care treatments, contact the podiatrists and chiropodists at Premier Foot Clinic.

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Diabetic foot care by experts