Diabetes is a lifelong condition, which can cause foot problems.
Some of these problems can occur because the nerves and blood vessels supplying the feet are damaged.
This can effect:
- feeling in your feet, this is called peripheral neuropathy (opens in a new window)
- circulation in your feet, this is called ischaemia
This can be gradual and unnoticeable.
Below is some video advice from our podiatry service:
- how to care for your feet (opens in a new window)
- diabetic empowerment (opens in a new window)
- how to treat heel pain (opens in a new window)
- peripheral neuropathy (opens in new window)
Annual foot assessment
It is essential that you have an annual foot assessment from a health professional every year.
More information can be found on our podiatry foot protection service page.
Contact podiatry foot protection
Page last reviewed: October 17, 2024
Next review due: October 17, 2025
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