Diabetic Footcare

​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 4,400 diabetes-related amputations are performed in Australian hospitals every year. 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.
Katie is completing postgraduate university studies in Diabetes Education and Management to better help you manage your diabetes.  Katie will perform comprehensive assessments on your feet to check nerve response and circulation readings. She works alongside your GP in providing the best quality of care and treatment plan suitable to your needs.
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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 with Katie today.