Diabetic Footcare
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.
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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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.
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.
85% of diabetes-amputations are preventable if problems are detected early and managed appropriately. Don’t become a statistic, book an appointment today.