it is estimated that 65 foot amputations are caused by diabetes every week in Australia…’ DiabetesWA
People with diabetes are susceptible to developing serious foot conditions as diabetes may:
- Reduce good flow to the feet compromising healing
- Damage nerve endings within the feet causing loss of sensation and causing the inability to detect trauma.
People with diabetes should
- see a podiatrist AT LEAST once a year for a neurovascular assessment
- assess their feet daily for any signs of injury and symptoms of infection
- seek advice/treatment from a podiatrist prior to managing their own foot problems themselves. (i.e. corns, calluses, ingrowing nails or fungal infections etc).
