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Diabetic Foot Care & Management
What is it?
Diabetes is a medical condition where the body is unable to properly regulate blood sugar levels. This results in high blood sugar levels in the body which can lead to a variety of serious health issues if left unmanaged.
Complications
Most common foot complications of diabetes is:
Nerve damage
(Neuropathy)
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Numbness
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Pain
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Tingling
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Lack of sensation in feet
Reduced blood flow to feet
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Pain
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Colour change in feet
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Reduced temperature in feet
Changes in skin and nails
Increase risk of foot ulcer
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Dryness
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Cracked heels
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Hyperkeratosis
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Yellow discoloured nails
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Brittle thick nails
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Foot infection
Prevention and Care
What we do to prevent these foot complications:
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Perform vascular assessments with a ultrasound doppler and/or toe pressure.
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Perform a neurological test to assess the protective sensation of the feet.
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Assess any skin integrity issues and ensure skin is intact.
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Provide a high quality skin and nail treatment.
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Provide diabetic foot care education and advice.
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Provide a full report to your GP.
