DIABETES & FOOT HEALTH
Living with diabetes? Regular podiatric checks safeguard your feet.
Diabetes can quietly affect circulation and nerve sensation in your feet, turning small cuts, blisters or corns into serious health risks. Our podiatrists provide comprehensive diabetic foot assessments, neurological screening, and routine preventative care
COMMON SYMPTOMS
Does any of this sound familiar?
Diabetic foot changes often develop without pain because nerve sensation can be reduced:
- Numbness, tingling, or pins-and-needles in your toes or feet
- Reduced ability to feel temperature, pain, or a pebble inside your shoe
- Feet feeling constantly cold, or skin looking pale, bluish, or shiny
- Cuts, blisters, or scratches that are slow to heal or go unnoticed
- Thick callus, corns, or ingrown toenails that you cannot safely trim yourself
- Changes in the shape of your feet or toes (clawing or widening)
Annual diabetic foot assessments can reduce ulceration risk by over 80%.
We communicate our findings with your GP or diabetes specialist where requested.
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POSSIBLE CAUSES
How diabetes affects foot health
Elevated blood glucose levels over time can affect two vital systems in your lower limbs:
Peripheral neuropathy
Damage to small sensory nerves reduces your ability to feel pressure, pain, friction, or heat.
Peripheral arterial disease
Reduced blood flow to the feet slows down the delivery of oxygen and nutrients needed to heal.
Altered foot mechanics
Motor neuropathy weakens intrinsic foot muscles, leading to claw toes and high-pressure zones.
Skin barrier dryness
Autonomic neuropathy reduces sweating, causing severe skin dryness, cracking, and fissure risk.
WHEN TO SEEK ASSESSMENT
When should you consider getting your diabetic foot health checked?
Consider arranging an assessment if:
- You have diabetes and have not had a professional foot check in the last 12 months
- You notice any cut, blister, redness, or sore that is slow to heal
- You have numbness, tingling, or burning sensations in your feet
- You have thick corns, calluses, or tough toenails that need safe professional trimming
- You want guidance on diabetic-safe footwear and daily self-inspection
YOUR APPOINTMENT
What happens when you come to see us?
We perform a detailed, painless diabetic foot assessment to stratify your risk level
Vascular check
We palpate foot pulses and assess capillary refill, skin temperature, and hair growth.
Neurological check
Using a 10g monofilament and tuning fork, we test protective sensation and vibration.
Dermatological & nail care
We safely debride calluses, treat corns, and trim toenails without breaking the skin.
Risk stratification & report
You receive your risk score (low, moderate, high) and clear guidance on self-care and recall.
TREATMENT OPTIONS
Treatment depends on what we find
Care focuses on proactive prevention, pressure offloading, and tissue protection:
Not every treatment is appropriate for every patient. Your podiatrist will discuss suitable options after assessment.
- Comprehensive diabetic foot assessments (annual screening)
- Routine preventative skin & nail debridement
- Diabetic prescription orthotics & pressure offloading insoles
- Wound care & ulcer prevention protocols
- Diabetic footwear guidance & fitting advice
- Patient foot health education & self-check routines
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OUR CLINICIANS
You'll be seen by our podiatry team
Our clinicians assess a wide range of foot, ankle and lower-limb problems and will explain your options clearly.
Matthew Francis
Clinical Director / Managing Podiatrist
Megan Kelly
General & High Risk Foot Podiatrist
Yaw Nimoh
MSK, Sports & Advanced Practice Podiatrist
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