Diabetic

Diabetic Foot Problems

Diabetes is characterised by chronic high level of sugar in the blood. It is the common cause of “at risk foot”. Diabetes causes complications in the cardiovascular and nervous system leading to poor circulation and sensation and in time ulceration commonly under the foot.   

It is therefore necessary to have your feet checked out and assessed regularly by a podiatrist to prevent complications such as ulceration. Podiatrist with their ability to carry out circulation and neurological assessment and expertise in the field of diabetes should be the primary practitioner to provide advice on how to look after your feet and can give you advice on more appropriate and suitable footwear.