Diabetic Foot Care Q & A

If you are a diabetic, your feet should be examined by a medical professional at Fair Oaks Podiatry and Sports Medicine with regularity. We recommend a comprehensive foot exam at least once per year. Those who have a history of foot issues will require more frequent examinations. Some diabetic foot care patients benefit from specialized shoes while others benefit from the treatment of nerve damage in the feet and reducing risks specific to foot health. Our aim is to minimize the pain and health problems stemming from diabetes. From foot ulcers to nerve damage, charcot foot that weakens foot bones and even amputations, the consequences of untreated diabetes are quite extensive in the context of the feet.

Our team is here to determine if you have the risk factors specific to foot problems stemming from diabetes, help you identify warning signs and proactively prevent continued problems down the line. A monofilament test to assess nerve damage will be performed if you have the symptoms of neuropathy, ultimately helping you better understand whether you have nerve damage and prevent it from spreading. We provide in-depth foot testing along with temperature monitoring to reduce the chances of foot ulcers and the potential for amputation. Above all, our foot health specialists will provide helpful guidance that improves blood flow to the feet, minimize diabetic nerve damage and help you find the perfect pair of sneakers to prevent the formation of blisters and sores that might become infected as time progresses. You might also benefit from custom-fit orthotics tailored to the subtle nuances of your unique feet.