Diabetic feet
How does diabetes affect my feet?
Poorly controlled diabetes can cause some serious damage to the feet and lower limbs putting your feet at risk of complications. Uncontrolled diabetes can cause loss of sensation in the feet also known as 'peripheral neuropathy', and poor blood supply to your feet called 'peripheral vascular disease'.
This lack of feeling in your feet increases your risk of developing an injury without knowing and reduced blood to your feet slows down your healing potential, can contribute to cramps and pain in your legs and feet. Making you at a greater risk of developing a diabetic ulcer and getting an infection.
What you can do!
- Have your feet assessed at least once a year by our qualified podiatrists.
- Check your feet daily.
- If you notice anything unusual go to your podiatrist to have it assessed rather than wait till it's too late.
- Look after your feet by regularly cleaning them and having your nails cut and callus / corns debrided.
Our role at One Motion Podiatry:
- Perform assessments on your feet to get an understanding of your nerves and arterial supply to your feet and lower limbs.
- Educate and inform you of the disease and how it can impact your feet and overall health.
- Educate you on risks and how to prevent your feet from deteriorating.
- Trim your nails and debride and callus / corns.
- Assess your feet for any unusual foot shapes such as bunions and hammer toes.
