Diabetic Foot Issues & Solutions
Routine, preventative screening designed to catch small changes early, before they become bigger problems.
Overview
Diabetes can affect both circulation and nerve sensation in the feet, which is why routine, preventative foot care is such an important part of overall diabetes management.
Persistently high blood sugar can, over time, affect the nerves and blood vessels in the feet. This combination means minor injuries can go unnoticed for longer, and the body’s ability to heal them is reduced, which is why small issues can escalate if left unaddressed.
- Diabetes-related neuropathy, nerve changes that can reduce sensation
- Reduced circulation, which can slow healing
- Slow-healing cuts, blisters or sores
- A higher risk of infection
- Foot ulcers, particularly where sensation is reduced
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Symptoms & Warning Signs
- Numbness, tingling or a burning sensation
- Pain that may be sharp, or absent altogether due to reduced sensation
- A wound or sore that isn't healing as expected
- Changes in skin colour or temperature
- Swelling that doesn't settle
How We Help
Screen
A structured check of circulation, sensation and skin condition.
Review
Findings are discussed alongside your wider diabetes care.
Prevent
Practical guidance on daily foot care and footwear.
Recall
A recommended schedule for your next screening visit.
Prevention & Solutions
- Daily self-checks of the feet
- Properly fitted, protective footwear
- Professional management of corns, calluses and nail care
- Routine professional screening suited to your risk level
- Prompt attention to any new wound or change, however minor
Benefits
- Early detection of changes that are easy to miss at home
- Reduced risk of infection and serious complications
- Care coordinated with your wider diabetes management
- Greater everyday peace of mind
Frequently Asked Questions
Seek help promptly for: any new cut, blister, sore or colour change that hasn’t improved within a day or two, numbness or loss of sensation, or signs of infection such as redness, warmth or swelling. This page is general information only and does not replace individual medical advice; always contact your GP or diabetes care team about any wound or infection concern.
This depends on your individual risk level; your clinician will recommend a schedule after your first screening.
A visual check, a test of sensation, and an assessment of circulation, all straightforward and non-invasive.
Any new cut, blister, numbness or colour change that does not improve quickly is worth having checked promptly rather than waiting for your next scheduled visit.
Protect Your Feet, Proactively
Book a diabetic foot screening and take a preventative step in your diabetes care.