Diabetes Foot Assessments
Every diabetes foot assessment includes protective sensation testing, toe pressure measurements and Doppler assessment of the arteries supplying your feet. This allows us to accurately assess circulation, identify early changes and determine your individual level of foot risk.
Protecting your feet starts with regular assessment
Diabetes can affect the nerves, circulation and skin of your feet, often without causing obvious symptoms. Regular foot assessments allow changes to be detected early, helping to reduce the risk of ulceration, infection and other complications.
Whether you've recently been diagnosed with diabetes or have lived with it for many years, regular podiatry assessments are an important part of maintaining your foot health.
Why do we perform these tests?
Many diabetes-related foot problems develop gradually and may not cause symptoms until they become more advanced. Our assessment helps identify changes early, allowing timely treatment and reducing the risk of future complications.
Our assessment looks for:
Reduced protective sensation (neuropathy) that may increase the risk of unnoticed injury.
Reduced circulation (peripheral arterial disease) that may affect healing and increase the risk of complications.
Pressure areas, corns and calluses that may increase the risk of skin breakdown.
Foot deformities that may increase pressure on vulnerable areas.
Skin and nail problems, including fungal infections, cracks and wounds.
Signs of infection or ulceration requiring prompt treatment or referral.
Every diabetes foot assessment at Renew Podiatry includes a thorough neurological and vascular examination to accurately assess your foot health and individual level of risk.
Your assessment includes:
✓ Comprehensive neurological assessment (protective sensation)
✓ Doppler assessment of all pedal arteries
✓ Toe pressure measurements
✓ Vascular waveform assessment
✓ Skin and nail assessment
✓ Foot structure and deformity assessment
✓ Pressure areas and callus assessment
✓ Diabetes foot risk classification
✓ Personalised education and foot care advice
Ready to take the next step?
Book a comprehensive diabetes foot assessment to better understand your foot health, identify potential problems early, and receive personalised advice to help keep you active and reduce your risk of complications.