Project Description
Diabetic Foot Care
Should you suffer from diabetes you are at much greater risk of developing foot problems and it is important that you take good care of your feet. Your circulation can be affected so that you get less blood supply to your feet and your raised blood glucose, also known as blood sugar, can damage the sensation in your feet.
Rachel Miller is a highly experienced chiropodist and podiatrist who sees many patients for diabetic foot care. Please see below if you want more detailed explanation of diabetic foot care treatment.
Contact the Centre for an appointment on 020 8348 5553
Diabetic foot symptoms
You may experience tingling or pain or you may have some numbness and lose feeling in your feet. If this occurs you may accidentally damage your foot which can lead to cuts and sores that can become infected. If your foot becomes red, sore or painful or is not healing properly you need to be treated quickly or you can be at risk of foot ulcers, infections or serious complications that can lead to amputations.
Diabetic foot care treatment
Most foot problems can be prevented with good, regular foot care. You can care for your feet at home and it is important to keep a good eye on them. If you are diabetic you ought to be seen by an experienced podiatrist regularly for a foot check up. If you do have any concerns about your foot and you are diabetic do not delay and get a check up as soon as possible.
Rachel Miller is a highly experienced podiatrist seeing many patients with diabetic foot problems. Rachel can treat your ailments, explain how to look out for the signs of potential serious foot problems and give you practical sensible advice and tips on how to look after your feet at home every day.
Call 020 8348 5553 to make an appointment
Rachel Miller’s clinic is at the Highgate Health Centre in Highgate Village, N6, London. Clinics are held every weekend either on a Saturday or Sunday and every Tuesday and Wednesday. For the Centre’s address, map and directions see the Contact page, for information about chiropody see the Podiatry page.
