Diabetic Footcare
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Achieving high distinction in postgraduate university studies in Diabetes Education and Management, Katie Nilan is one of few podiatrists uniquely qualified to better help you manage your diabetes. She gained first hand experience completing her studies in the Diabetes Clinic at Royal North Shore Hospital, St Leonards.  All podiatrists will perform comprehensive assessments on your feet to check nerve response and circulation readings.  This allows us to works alongside your GP in providing the best quality of care and treatment plan suitable to your needs.

​Diabetes is a chronic condition marked by high levels of glucose in the blood. It is estimated that 6% of the population over 18 years have diabetes. 

Diabetes is associated with a range of potential complications, including foot ulcers and lower limb amputations. More than 12 diabetes-related amputations are performed in Australian hospitals every day. Diabetic foot conditions severely reduce one’s quality of life and have major impacts on health related problems including disability and premature death.
How Diabetes can affect your feet?
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  • Diabetic neuropathy (nerve damage) can cause insensitivity or a loss of ability to feel pain, heat or cold. Diabetics suffering from neuropathy can develop minor cuts, scrapes, blisters or pressure sores that they may not be aware of due to insensitivity. If these minor injuries are left untreated, complications may result and lead to ulceration and possibly even amputation. 
  • Peripheral vascular disease is a loss of the blood flow to the feet. Poor circulation limits  the amount of healthy blood supplied to the tissues with breaks in skin taking longer to heal, thus increasing the likelihood of infection.
What is Diabetes related foot disease?

Diabetes-related foot disease is defined as ulceration, infection, ischaemia or neuro-arthropathy of the foot in people with diabetes. People at-risk of diabetes-related foot disease are defined as those with diabetes who have developed peripheral neuropathy, peripheral arterial disease or have a history of previous foot disease.
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85% of diabetes-amputations are preventable if problems are detected early and managed appropriately. Don’t become a statistic, book an appointment  today.