Diabetic Foot Care

Here at The Foot Advantage, we have a special interest in foot care for people living with diabetes.

Studies have shown that 85% of diabetes related amputations originate with a diabetic foot ulcer, and that 80% of those amputations are preventable. Our approach to the care of people living with diabetes is multi-focal and intended to ensure minimal complications and best possible outcomes.

A thorough and informed assessment of the feet can identify risk factors increasing the risk of or predisposing a patient to a foot ulcer. Results of the assessment guide the treatment, frequency of follow-up and any need for referral.

Treatment ranges from the routine, to the therapeutic to the preventative. It is ongoing and based on the results of the assessment and patient need.

Patient education is integral to the success of any treatment. Making patients understand that they can live well with diabetes is a particular skill.

Appropriate and thorough assessment, skilled and informed treatment, education tailored to patient need and appropriate and timely follow-up and referral can go a long way to “deFEETing diabetes.