Diabetes can increase the incidence of foot related problems because it can damage the nerves in your feet and cause poor blood circulation. Small cuts and sores can take longer to heal, putting you at risk of infection. With diabetes, taking care of your feet is an absolute must and an annual foot exam is a great way to learn and prevent most serious problems related to the diabetic foot.

OUR DIABETIC FOOT CARE SERVICES

The diabetic foot exam includes:

• General Assessment: we review your health history, and will ask you questions about your diabetes and foot health.

• Skin Assessment: we look for skin problems such as dryness, callouses, corns, blisters, fungus, ulcers, and heel cracks. We also look in between the toes.

• Toenail Assessment: we look for ingrown, involuted, thick and/ or fungal toenails.

• Neurologic Assessment: we perform a monofilament testing to evaluate your foot’s sensitivity to touch.

• Muscles and Bones: we look for any abnormalities or concerns with the shape, structure and strength of your feet.