Diabetes and Podiatry Assessments
By Diabetes is a condition that is becoming more prevalent in today’s society. There are three main types of diabetes, Type 1 (Insulin Dependent), Type 2 (Non Insulin Dependent) and Gestational.
When someone has diabetes, their body can’t maintain healthy levels of glucose in the blood. Glucose is a form of sugar, which is the main source of energy for our bodies. Unhealthy levels of glucose in the blood can lead to long-term and short-term health complications.
These complications can be detrimental to your health. A lot of the complications found in diabetes can affect the feet. These symptoms include:
- Burning, tingling or numbness in the feet
- Reduced blood supply to the feet
- Risk of ulceration
- Dermal changes such as tinea or dry cracked heels
If you are reading this thinking, “I have diabetes, what should I do next?” Booking an appointment with a podiatrist at The Foot And Ankle Clinic can help determine how healthy your feet are, and whether you are at risk of complications. A management plan can be set for you to reduce pedal complications.
A neurovascular assessment can be performed at your podiatry consultation. These assessments include a Doppler ultrasound reading, temperature testing, nerve testing and education. This information is stored on your patient file and used to monitor any changes to your foot health in the future.
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