Diabetic Foot Assessments

People with diabetes are at increased risk of poor circulation (ischaemia) and a loss of sensation (neuropathy), as well as having a higher risk of developing infections and decreased ability to clear infections. Therefore, people with diabetes are prone to frequent and often severe foot problems and a relatively high risk of infection and ulcers.

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Education plays a vital role in diabetic foot care, including the importance of routine preventative podiatry care, and appropriate footwear. The person should check their feet every day and report any sores or cuts that do not heal, puffiness, swelling, and skin that feels hot to the touch.

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At Hanham Foot Health, we can perform an annual foot assessment to monitor these complications and help prevent any serious problems. We can then then issue tailored diabetic foot care and advice, and feed this information back to your GP if required.