Diabetic Foot
Treatment
For individuals with diabetes, proper foot care is not just about comfort—it’s a critical part of managing your overall health. Due to the potential for nerve damage (neuropathy) and poor circulation, even a small cut or blister can quickly turn into a serious problem.
Infinite Podiatry specialises in comprehensive diabetic foot care to help you proactively manage risks and prevent complications.
Why Foot Care Is Essential for People with Diabetes?
Diabetes can affect your feet in two main ways:
Diabetic Neuropathy: High blood sugar levels can damage nerves, leading to a loss of sensation. This means you might not feel pain from a cut, blister, or sore, allowing it to worsen unnoticed.
Poor Circulation: Diabetes can narrow the blood vessels in your feet and legs, reducing blood flow. This makes it harder for injuries to heal and can increase the risk of infections.
Regular podiatric care is the best way to monitor your foot health and catch problems such as ill fitting footwear, in-grown nails and cracked skin, before they become severe.
Our Specialised Diabetes Foot Care Services
We offer a range of services designed specifically to address the unique needs of diabetic patients:
Comprehensive Foot Examinations: We perform regular, thorough checks to assess for signs of nerve damage, poor circulation, and any early-stage foot problems.
Professional Nail and Skin Care: We safely trim toenails and treat corns and calluses. We advise against performing “at-home podiatry,” as this can lead to accidental cuts and infections.
Diabetic Wound Management: If you have a foot ulcer or other wound, we provide specialized care to clean, dress, and monitor the area to promote healing and prevent infection.
Custom Footwear & Orthotics: We can recommend appropriate footwear and provide custom orthotics to relieve pressure points, improve your gait, and reduce the risk of injury.
Patient Education: We’ll teach you how to perform daily foot checks, what to look for, and best practices for foot hygiene to empower you to take an active role in your foot health.
By working together, we can help you keep your feet healthy and reduce the risk of serious diabetic foot complications. Schedule your regular diabetic foot check-up today.
The Importance of Caring for Your Feet
- Routinely inspect your feet for bruises or sores.
- Wear socks that fit your feet comfortably.
- Wear comfortable shoes that provide adequate support.
Patients with diabetes should have their doctor monitor their blood levels, as blood sugar levels play such a huge role in diabetic care. Monitoring these levels on a regular basis is highly advised.
It is always best to inform your healthcare professional of any concerns you may have regarding your feet, especially for diabetic patients. Early treatment and routine foot examinations are keys to maintaining proper health, especially because severe complications can arise if proper treatment is not applied.