Diabetic foot care Worthing
Diabetic foot care Worthing, is provide at Broadwater Osteopathic Practice. Foot care is an essential part of any diabetics health care routine. Foot problems amongst diabetics are more common, mainly restrictions in blood flow and altered nerve function. This makes the foot more prone to infections, cuts and ulcers.
Keeping a close eye on your feet is therefore vital for any diabetic patient. A regular footcare routine with a qualified specialist such as a chiropodist or podiatrist is a essential health care need.
Foot health checks for diabetics
It is important to regularly inspect diabetic feet for any skin or nail changes, cuts, blisters, redness, temperature or sensation changes.
Changes in the feet should be reported. This includes changes in colour, temperature, sensation, pain, tingling, soreness, cracking of the skin or heels, swelling of the foot or ankle, alongside signs of infection.
Professional diabetic foot care
A regular visit to your local chiropodist will ensure your diabetic foot care is taken care of and your foot health status regularly assessed. They will be able to monitor changes and report to your primary care team as needed. The therapist will also ensure nails are trimmed, hard skin and corns addressed and make your feet feel comfortable.
Diabetic foot health is a serious issue and consequences of poor management can result in infections, ulcerations, gangrene and amputation. Managing diabetes is vitally important to preserve not only the health of the
feet, but your entire body too.
Diabetes.org.uk share some information on annual diabetic foot care treatment.
Chiropody Worthing
At Broadwater Osteopaths, Chiropody Worthing, we provide a team of specialist chiropody and foot care experts. The team provides a full range of foot care services throughout Worthing and Sussex. We strive to provide the best treatments tailored to each individual client. Our focus is not only on the services we provide, but also on educating our clients to maintain optimum foot health. Our team consists of Sue Potten (HCPC registered Chiropodist) and James Barber (Foot Health Practitioner).
Chiropody Sussex
Our treatments all take place on site at Broadwater Osteopathic Practice, Worthing. A new patient appointment with either James or Sue will include a discussion about your medical and lifestyle history and a full examination to assess the condition of your feet and your current problems. Following this assessment, we will discuss the treatment options and any home maintenance needs. We will then provide treatment, if it is deemed appropriate, at this initial consultation. Treatments commonly involve the removal of hard skin, corns, and nail care. Ingrown nails, fungal nails, and diabetic assessments commonly prompt a visit. Some of our clients attend for a one-off appointment to address specific issues. Others will attend routine maintenance to help preserve foot health and monitor the condition of their feet.
