Diabetic Foot Checks: Why Regular Assessment Matters

Alan Findlay

3 hours ago

1 min read

Diabetes can affect the nerves and circulation in the feet, sometimes without obvious symptoms. Regular foot checks help identify changes early.

Common symptoms

Potential warning signs include numbness, tingling, altered sensation, wounds that are slow to heal, skin colour changes and changes in foot shape.

Long-term high blood glucose can damage nerves and blood vessels, increasing the risk of ulcers and infection in some people.

Good foot care includes daily self-checks, appropriate footwear, safe nail and skin care, and regular review according to your level of risk.

Urgent medical advice is needed for a new wound, spreading redness, swelling, discharge or a sudden hot, swollen foot.

Pentland Podiatry can carry out a diabetic foot assessment including skin, circulation and sensation checks and provide tailored foot-care advice.

If this problem is affecting your walking, work, exercise or day-to-day comfort, contact Pentland Podiatry in Penicuik to arrange an assessment.