What We Treat
Diabetic Footcare
What is diabetic foot care?
Diabetic footcare focuses on maintaining the health of the skin, nails, and lower limbs for individuals living with diabetes. Diabetes can influence circulation, sensation, and the skin’s ability to recover from pressure or irritation. These changes may make it harder to notice small concerns before they progress. Regular footcare supports early identification of issues and helps reduce the risk of complications.
Common reasons people seek diabetic footcare include difficulty trimming toenails, thickened nails, calluses, corns, dry skin, pressure areas, or challenges reaching their feet safely. Not to be confused with corns, calluses are thickened areas of skin caused by repeated friction or pressure.
How is it treated?
Routine foot care and regular visits to a Chiropodist can not only maintain good foot health but also eliminate the need for invasive treatments such as foot amputations. We also offer options for diabetics to help reduce issues through utilization of orthopaedic shoes and diabetes/compression socks. Diabetes socks protect feet from injury, are soft, provide padding on the sole of the foot, and should conform to the foot/leg without wrinkles. The fibers should wear evenly, instead of leaving thin spots where friction can occur. They also offer moisture-wicking properties to minimize the risk of infection and blisters. Diabetes socks protect skin but don’t improve circulation. To push blood out of the feet and calves and back to the heart, you need something stronger – ask your doctor if compression socks are suitable for you.
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A diabetic footcare appointment typically includes:
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A neurovascular assessment to monitor circulation and sensation
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Skin and nail care, including safe trimming and reduction of thickened nails
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Callus and corn management using gentle, professional techniques
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Evaluation of footwear and pressure points to help reduce areas of friction
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Education on daily footcare routines and early warning signs
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Risk classification to help determine appropriate follow‑up intervals
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