DIABETIC FOOT HEATH
First For Feet offers clients all over Dublin the very best in professional diabetic foot health treatment and advice. Our Dublin podiatry clinic is available for consultations and regular check-ups to ensure the continuing foot health of diabetic patients.
Our diabetic foot health services include:
Nerve Testing
Diabetic Neuropathy Prevention
Vascular Assessments,
Foot Posture Assessments
Ulcer Preventing Treatment
Preventative Treatment
Our sensitive and highly experienced podiatrist creates fully customised treatment plans to protect the lower limb health of all our diabetic patients.
Why does a Diabetes Patient need to Visit a Podiatrist?
It is recommended that a diabetes patient should have their feet checked annually by a podiatrist. Diabetes can have a detrimental effect on blood circulation which can damage the nerves of the foot.
Foot ulcers on a diabetic patient, when not treated properly, can lead to infections and even – in severe cases – foot amputations.
A diabetic’s sufferes can be kept healthy and functional if managed properly.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do Podiatrists do for diabetics?
Podiatrists are a vital component in diabetes management.
Podiatrists are trained to access nerve damage in feet and identify and develop treatment plans for specific foot health risks.
I suffer from diabetes. Do I need a referral from a GP to visit a Podiatrist?
At the very least a diabetic patient should visit a podiatrist at least once a year, however, they should visit more frequently if a loss of feeling has occured in the feet or if ulcers develop on the feet. First For Feet’s expert podiatrist will advise on how often you should visit the clinic.
I’m a diabetic patient. Do I need a referral from a GP to visit a Podiatrist?
Although GP’s often refer diabetic patients to podiatrists, you don’t require a GP’s referral to set-up an appointment. To schedule an appointment in our Dublin Podiatry clinic, get in contact with us.