Diabetic neuropathy
Nerve changes may cause tingling, burning, pain or reduced sensation. Some injuries can develop without being noticed because they do not cause normal pain signals.
Brampton Foot Clinic offers chiropody assessment and treatment to help you understand your condition and discuss suitable care.
Diabetes can affect the nerves and blood vessels that supply your feet. This may reduce sensation, slow healing and increase the risk of wounds, infections and other foot complications.
Nerve changes may cause tingling, burning, pain or reduced sensation. Some injuries can develop without being noticed because they do not cause normal pain signals.
Diabetes can affect blood flow to the feet. Reduced circulation may make cuts, blisters or wounds slower to heal and increase the risk of complications.
Changes in sensation, foot shape or footwear pressure can allow calluses, blisters and small injuries to develop without causing much discomfort.
Diabetes can reduce sensation in the feet, which means a blister, cut, callus or pressure point may develop without causing the usual pain or discomfort.
Regular foot checks can help identify changes early, before a small problem becomes more difficult to treat. Daily self-checks and professional assessments both play an important role in diabetic foot care.
A diabetic foot assessment considers your skin, nails, sensation, circulation, footwear and any changes that may increase your risk of developing a foot problem.
Clinical interests include diabetic foot care, biomechanics and custom foot orthotics.
Meet your chiropodist ↗Tell your chiropodist about changes in sensation, previous wounds, circulation concerns and any foot problems you have noticed.
Your chiropodist may assess your skin and nails, check for pressure areas or wounds and evaluate sensation, circulation and foot structure.
Recommendations may include routine foot care, footwear advice, treatment of skin or nail problems and guidance on what changes to watch for at home.
Bring the shoes you wear most often and let us know about any previous ulcers, wounds or changes in sensation.
Daily foot care is an important part of managing diabetes. The goal is to prevent injuries where possible, reduce pressure on vulnerable areas and identify problems early.
Check the tops, bottoms and between your toes for cuts, blisters, redness, swelling, calluses or changes in colour. Use a mirror or ask someone to help if needed.
Wash your feet with warm, not hot, water and dry them carefully, especially between the toes. Moisturizer may help dry skin, but avoid applying it between the toes.
Wear properly fitting shoes and socks, avoid walking barefoot and check inside your shoes for anything that could rub or injure the skin.
If you have reduced sensation or circulation, ask for professional guidance before treating corns, calluses, ingrown toenails or other foot problems yourself.
Arrange an assessment if you notice:
Seek advice promptly if you develop a new wound, especially if you have reduced sensation, poor circulation or a history of diabetic foot problems.
Practical information to help protect your feet.
Diabetes can reduce sensation and affect circulation in the feet. This means cuts, blisters, pressure areas or wounds may develop without causing the usual pain or may take longer to heal. Regular checks can help identify problems early.
Diabetic neuropathy is nerve damage associated with diabetes. In the feet it may cause numbness, tingling, burning, pain or reduced ability to feel pressure, temperature or injury.
Yes. Reduced sensation can make it difficult to notice blisters, cuts, pressure points or wounds. This is why daily visual checks are especially important for people with diabetes.
If you have diabetes, particularly if you have reduced sensation or circulation, avoid cutting corns or calluses or using medicated corn-removal products without professional guidance.
No physician referral is needed to book at Brampton Foot Clinic. Call 905-796-6585 or use our contact form to request an appointment.
Chiropody services at Brampton Foot Clinic are not covered by OHIP. Extended health benefits may cover eligible chiropody services depending on your plan. Check your plan’s limits and documentation requirements before treatment.
Regular foot care can help identify changes early and reduce the chance that small problems become more serious. Contact Brampton Foot Clinic to arrange a diabetic foot assessment and discuss preventive care suited to your needs.
No physician referral required.