Diabetic Treatments

Diabetic Foot Care Services for Loganholme and Beenleigh

Diabetes can cause a number of problems for your feet, including nerve damage, poor circulation, and increased risk of infection. That's why it's important to get your feet assessed regularly by a podiatrist. At Beenleigh Podiatry Centre, we specialise in assessing and treating foot conditions resulting from Diabetes. We can help to relieve pain, reduce the risk of further complications, and improve your overall quality of life.

How Does Diabetes Affect Your Feet?

Diabetes affects your feet in two ways - reduced blood supply and nerve damage. Poorly controlled Diabetes can lead to nerve damage, meaning you can lose sensation in your feet and not notice potential damage. This can result in an injury or wound and possibly an infection. If you have poor circulation, any injuries or sores will take longer to heal, as less blood flows to your feet to promote healing. If a foot injury goes unnoticed and untreated, or if healing is delayed due to poor circulation, it can develop into an ulcer. In severe cases, ulcers lead to amputation of parts of the foot.

Podiatry Treatment for Diabetes

Diabetes can lead to severe complications for your feet, including amputation. That's why it's so important to be proactive about podiatry treatment and prevention. Our podiatrists offer complete diabetic assessments with written reports back to your GP. This ensures that any problems are detected early and treated effectively before they escalate into a situation where amputation might be required.

In addition, we recommend that people with Diabetes have their feet checked by a health professional at least twice a year. This is in line with the annual care cycle required for good diabetes management. By taking these steps, we can help to keep you safe, healthy and comfortable.

If you have Diabetes, call 07 3807 8599 to book a check and stay on top of your foot care.