Why Are Feet at Risk in Diabetes?

Diabetes can affect your feet in two main ways:

1. Nerve damage (Peripheral Neuropathy): This reduces your ability to feel pain, heat, or injury. You may not notice cuts, blisters, or pressure areas until they become infected.

2. Poor circulation: Reduced blood flow means slower healing, which increases the risk of wounds not healing properly — or at all.

When you combine these two issues, it’s easy to see why even a small problem like a cracked heel or an ingrown nail can escalate quickly if not treated.

How Podiatrists Help with Diabetic Foot Care

Podiatrists play a key role in preventing, detecting and managing foot complications in people with diabetes. Here’s what we do:

• Routine assessments: We check your circulation and nerve function at least once a year to monitor for any changes.

• Nail and skin care: We trim nails safely and manage calluses, corns, dry skin and cracked heels to prevent pressure sores and wounds.

• Wound care: If you develop a foot ulcer, early intervention is key. We provide expert wound management and offloading techniques to encourage healing.

• Footwear advice: We assess your shoes and recommend appropriate footwear or orthotics to reduce pressure and friction.

• Education and prevention: We show you what to look out for at home and how to care for your feet daily.

Don’t Wait for Pain

One of the most dangerous things about diabetic foot complications is that they often don’t hurt — until it’s too late. That’s why prevention is so important.

If you have diabetes, regular podiatry care isn’t optional — it’s essential. At [Your Clinic Name], we specialise in diabetic foot health and are here to help you stay mobile, independent and ulcer-free.

Book your diabetic foot check today and give your feet the care they deserve.