Diabetes

Diabetes mellitus is a condition characterised by high sugar levels in the blood either by type 1 diabetes (failure of the pancreas in producing insulin) or type 2 (the body has a resistance to insulin).

As the feet are the furthest body part away from the heart, blood flow and sensation in a diabetic patient can be reduced leading to impaired healing. Uncontrolled diabetes can lead peripheral neuropathy (nerve damage to your feet), increase in falls risk, foot ulcerations and foot amputations.

How can a podiatrist help you?

At Foot Lab Podiatry, our experienced podiatrists can perform a comprehensive diabetic foot screening to determine any potential foot complications caused by your diabetes. According to the National Diabetes Health Care Guidelines, individuals with diabetes are recommended undergo a diabetic foot assessment by a podiatrist every 6-12 months.