What is Diabetic Foot Care?
Diabetic foot care involves daily inspection, hygiene, and preventative measures to protect feet from injuries, infections, and complications caused by diabetes. Diabetes can cause nerve damage, reduction in sensation, and poor circulation, which slows healing and increases infection risk. Minor injuries such as cuts, blisters, or cracks in the skin can lead to serious complications such as ulcers, bone infections, or amputations if left untreated. Routine diabetic foot care can help prevent issues from occurring and catch small problems early before they turn into major complications.
How We Help Our Patients
At New Jersey Foot & Ankle Institute, we partake in the Lower Extremity Amputation Prevention
(LEAP) protocol.
- Annual Foot Screening – Identifies patients that have lost sensation
- Patient Education – Allows patients to become a full partner in their care
- Daily Self Inspection – Helps patients identify foot injuries or issues to allow for early intervention
- Footwear Selection – Educates patients on the proper shoe type and fit to help prevent complications
and negative impact to the feet
- Management of Simple Foot Problems – Treating simple problems, such as dry and cracked skin, can reduce the likelihood of developing injuries and wounds
