{"id":818,"date":"2026-07-27T10:27:01","date_gmt":"2026-07-27T10:27:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.alliedhealth.com.au\/blog\/?p=818"},"modified":"2026-07-27T10:41:55","modified_gmt":"2026-07-27T10:41:55","slug":"diabetic-foot-care-why-regular-podiatry-check-ups-matter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.alliedhealth.com.au\/blog\/diabetic-foot-care-why-regular-podiatry-check-ups-matter\/","title":{"rendered":"Diabetic Foot Care: Why Regular Podiatry Check-Ups Matter"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"818\" class=\"elementor elementor-818\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b9ef565 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"b9ef565\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-522325c elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"522325c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" src=\"https:\/\/www.alliedhealth.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/nurse-with-patient-osteopathy-session-scaled.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-644\" alt=\"podiatrist in Australia\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.alliedhealth.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/nurse-with-patient-osteopathy-session-scaled.webp 2560w, https:\/\/www.alliedhealth.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/nurse-with-patient-osteopathy-session-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.alliedhealth.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/nurse-with-patient-osteopathy-session-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.alliedhealth.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/nurse-with-patient-osteopathy-session-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.alliedhealth.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/nurse-with-patient-osteopathy-session-1536x1024.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.alliedhealth.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/nurse-with-patient-osteopathy-session-2048x1365.webp 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-32c08d1 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"32c08d1\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2b442b6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2b442b6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Diabetic Foot Care: Why Regular Podiatry Check-Ups Matter<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8ee19fd elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8ee19fd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJuly 27, 2026\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6e96398 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"6e96398\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1495b5e e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"1495b5e\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-266fa08 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"266fa08\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Living with diabetes means paying close attention to many aspects of your health, and your feet should be high on that list. Diabetes can affect circulation, damage nerves, and slow the body&#8217;s natural healing process, making even minor foot problems more likely to develop into serious complications.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The good news is that many diabetes-related foot issues are preventable with regular care and early intervention. Routine podiatry check-ups can help identify problems before they become severe, keeping your feet healthy and reducing the risk of infection, ulcers, and even amputation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this guide, we&#8217;ll explain why diabetic foot care matters, the common foot conditions associated with diabetes, and how regular <a href=\"https:\/\/www.alliedhealth.com.au\/\">visits to a podiatrist<\/a> can help protect your long-term health.<\/span><\/p>&nbsp;\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4b96b59 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4b96b59\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Why Does Diabetes Affect Your Feet?\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5da3571 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5da3571\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Diabetes can impact your feet in several ways, primarily due to prolonged high blood sugar levels. Over time, elevated blood glucose can damage the nerves and blood vessels that keep your feet healthy.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-04a45c0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"04a45c0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Diabetic Neuropathy\n<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-50b5301 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"50b5301\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the most common complications is diabetic neuropathy, a condition that damages the nerves in your feet. This can cause:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tingling or burning sensations<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Numbness<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reduced sensitivity to pain or temperature<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sharp or shooting pain<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you lose sensation in your feet, you may not notice cuts, blisters, or injuries, allowing them to worsen without treatment.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-db6a113 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"db6a113\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Poor Blood Circulation\n<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d1a2bd6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d1a2bd6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Diabetes can also reduce blood flow to your feet. Poor circulation means wounds heal more slowly and infections become harder for your body to fight.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8d853a5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"8d853a5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Increased Risk of Infection\n<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1ed99b4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1ed99b4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Small cuts, cracked skin, or blisters can quickly become infected if left untreated. In severe cases, infections may lead to foot ulcers or more complex medical problems requiring hospital treatment.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6d1f8c5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"6d1f8c5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Common Foot Problems in People with Diabetes\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4a7df59 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4a7df59\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Understanding the common foot conditions linked to diabetes can help you recognise warning signs early.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8cd9d46 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"8cd9d46\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Diabetic Foot Ulcers\n<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d2d8bb0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d2d8bb0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Foot ulcers are open sores that typically develop on the bottom of the foot. They often occur because reduced sensation prevents people from noticing pressure points or injuries.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Without prompt treatment, ulcers can become infected and lead to serious complications.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c63610a elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"c63610a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Corns and Calluses\n<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4d9368f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4d9368f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While corns and calluses are common, people with diabetes should never attempt to remove them themselves. Improper treatment can damage healthy skin and increase the risk of infection.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-540ccc0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"540ccc0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Ingrown Toenails\n<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a7aaee0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a7aaee0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An ingrown toenail may seem minor, but for someone with diabetes, it can quickly become infected if left untreated.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b87f97f elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"b87f97f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Fungal Nail Infections\n<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-92a8747 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"92a8747\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Toenail fungal infections are more common in people with diabetes and can cause thickened, brittle, or discoloured nails.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-41c7422 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"41c7422\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Dry and Cracked Skin\n<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6ff8744 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6ff8744\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reduced circulation can cause dry skin, increasing the likelihood of painful cracks that allow bacteria to enter the skin.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3c31b5c elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3c31b5c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Warning Signs You Should Never Ignore\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3ae3e4a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3ae3e4a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contact a podiatrist promptly if you notice any of the following:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cuts or wounds that don&#8217;t heal<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Blisters<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Swelling<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Redness<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Warm areas on the foot<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thick or discoloured toenails<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Persistent foot pain<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Numbness or tingling<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Open sores<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cracked heels<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Changes in skin colour<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Signs of infection, including discharge or an unpleasant odour<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Early treatment can help prevent more serious complications.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e34018c elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"e34018c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Why Regular Podiatry Check-Ups Are So Important\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e7ba582 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e7ba582\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Regular podiatry appointments are one of the most effective ways to maintain healthy feet if you have diabetes.<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A podiatrist can identify subtle changes that may not yet be causing symptoms and provide preventative care tailored to your individual needs.<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Benefits of routine podiatry visits include:<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-83dc657 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"83dc657\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Early Detection\n<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a7e6cb6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a7e6cb6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many diabetic foot complications develop gradually. Regular assessments allow problems to be identified before they become serious.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c64f46c elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"c64f46c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Professional Nail Care\n<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0472d6e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0472d6e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Improper nail trimming can increase the risk of ingrown toenails and infection. A podiatrist can safely manage your nails, particularly if you have poor vision or limited mobility.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c84c87e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"c84c87e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Safe Corn and Callus Management\n<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-be4d1e6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"be4d1e6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Removing thickened skin safely reduces pressure points and lowers the risk of ulcer formation.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-eeb6e89 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"eeb6e89\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Footwear Advice\n<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1555c5d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1555c5d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Poorly fitting footwear is a leading cause of diabetic foot injuries. Your podiatrist can recommend supportive shoes that reduce pressure and improve comfort.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0fac4f2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"0fac4f2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Monitoring Circulation and Nerve Function\n<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f41224d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f41224d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Routine assessments help monitor circulation and nerve health, allowing changes to be addressed as early as possible.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-be4a24e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"be4a24e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Reducing the Risk of Serious Complications\n<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ded8dfe elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ded8dfe\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Preventative care plays a vital role in reducing the likelihood of ulcers, infections, hospitalisation, and lower limb amputations.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9047c77 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"9047c77\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What Happens During a Diabetic Foot Check?\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b01490c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b01490c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A diabetic foot assessment is straightforward, painless, and designed to identify potential problems early.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your appointment may include:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Review of your medical history<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Assessment of previous foot problems<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Skin examination<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nail inspection<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Testing nerve sensation<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Circulation assessment<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Foot shape and pressure analysis<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Footwear assessment<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Personalised treatment recommendations<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Depending on your needs, your podiatrist may also provide nail care, remove calluses, or recommend orthotic devices.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6fbada8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"6fbada8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Daily Diabetic Foot Care Tips\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ffa7f80 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ffa7f80\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Looking after your feet every day is just as important as attending regular podiatry appointments.<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><h3><b>1. Inspect Your Feet Daily<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check for cuts, blisters, swelling, redness, or colour changes.<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><h3><b>2. Wash and Dry Carefully<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wash your feet daily using warm (not hot) water and mild soap. Dry thoroughly, especially between the toes.<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><h3><b>3. Moisturise Your Skin<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Apply moisturiser to prevent dryness, but avoid applying cream between your toes.<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><h3><b>4. Wear Proper Footwear<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choose well-fitting shoes with adequate support and cushioning. Avoid shoes that rub or create pressure points.<\/span><\/p><h3>\u00a0<\/h3><h3><b>5. Change Socks Every Day<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wear clean, breathable socks that help reduce moisture.<\/span><\/p><h3>\u00a0<\/h3><h3><b>6. Never Walk Barefoot<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Always wear footwear, even indoors, to protect your feet from injury.<\/span><\/p><h3>\u00a0<\/h3><h3><b>7. Trim Toenails Carefully<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cut nails straight across. If you&#8217;re unsure or have difficulty reaching your feet, seek professional podiatry care.<\/span><\/p><h3>\u00a0<\/h3><h3><b>8. Manage Your Blood Sugar<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keeping your blood glucose within your target range helps reduce the risk of nerve damage and poor circulation.<\/span><\/p><h3>\u00a0<\/h3><h3><b>9. Stay Active<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Regular physical activity supports healthy circulation and overall wellbeing.<\/span><\/p><h3>\u00a0<\/h3><h3><b>10. Attend Regular Podiatry Appointments<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Routine check-ups allow potential problems to be identified before they become serious.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6348c14 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"6348c14\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How Often Should You See a Podiatrist?\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-385240c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"385240c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The frequency of podiatry visits depends on your individual level of risk.<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Generally:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Low risk:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Annual foot assessment.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Moderate risk:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Every 3 to 6 months.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>High risk:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Every 1 to 3 months, or as recommended.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>History of ulcers or previous complications:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Ongoing monitoring with a personalised care plan.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your podiatrist will recommend a schedule based on your medical history, circulation, and foot health.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b883efd elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"b883efd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Can Diabetic Foot Problems Be Prevented?\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0b506e8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0b506e8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While diabetes increases the risk of foot complications, many problems can be prevented with proactive care.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Key preventative measures include:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maintaining healthy blood sugar levels<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Inspecting your feet daily<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wearing supportive footwear<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keeping your skin moisturised<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Treating cuts and blisters promptly<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Avoiding barefoot walking<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Scheduling regular podiatry check-ups<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Preventative care is often far simpler than treating advanced complications.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cee24a1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"cee24a1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Conclusion\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ba63064 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ba63064\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Diabetes can affect your feet in ways that aren&#8217;t always immediately noticeable, making preventative care essential. Regular podiatry check-ups help identify potential problems early, reduce the risk of serious complications, and support long-term foot health.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By combining routine podiatry care with daily foot checks, good blood sugar management, and appropriate footwear, you can take positive steps to protect your feet and maintain your quality of life.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have diabetes and haven&#8217;t had a recent foot assessment, consider booking a podiatry appointment. 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srcset=\"https:\/\/www.alliedhealth.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/physiotherapist-treats-patient-foot-with-rehab-device-leg-rehabilitation-session-scaled.webp 2560w, https:\/\/www.alliedhealth.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/physiotherapist-treats-patient-foot-with-rehab-device-leg-rehabilitation-session-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.alliedhealth.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/physiotherapist-treats-patient-foot-with-rehab-device-leg-rehabilitation-session-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.alliedhealth.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/physiotherapist-treats-patient-foot-with-rehab-device-leg-rehabilitation-session-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.alliedhealth.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/physiotherapist-treats-patient-foot-with-rehab-device-leg-rehabilitation-session-1536x1024.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.alliedhealth.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/physiotherapist-treats-patient-foot-with-rehab-device-leg-rehabilitation-session-2048x1365.webp 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ekit_post_list_content_wraper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Don\u2019t Ignore Foot Pain \u2014 Get Professional Help Today<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"meta-lists\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"meta-date\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon icon-calendar-page-empty\"><\/i>\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t10 Jun 2026\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"meta-category\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon icon-folder\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tPodiatrist\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item   \">\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.alliedhealth.com.au\/blog\/book-expert-podiatry-care-for-healthy-feet\/\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" src=\"https:\/\/www.alliedhealth.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/physiotherapist-treats-patient-foot-with-rehab-device-leg-rehabilitation-session-scaled.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.alliedhealth.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/physiotherapist-treats-patient-foot-with-rehab-device-leg-rehabilitation-session-scaled.webp 2560w, https:\/\/www.alliedhealth.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/physiotherapist-treats-patient-foot-with-rehab-device-leg-rehabilitation-session-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.alliedhealth.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/physiotherapist-treats-patient-foot-with-rehab-device-leg-rehabilitation-session-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.alliedhealth.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/physiotherapist-treats-patient-foot-with-rehab-device-leg-rehabilitation-session-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.alliedhealth.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/physiotherapist-treats-patient-foot-with-rehab-device-leg-rehabilitation-session-1536x1024.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.alliedhealth.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/physiotherapist-treats-patient-foot-with-rehab-device-leg-rehabilitation-session-2048x1365.webp 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ekit_post_list_content_wraper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Book Expert Podiatry Care for Healthy Feet<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"meta-lists\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"meta-date\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon icon-calendar-page-empty\"><\/i>\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t29 May 2026\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"meta-category\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon icon-folder\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tPodiatrist\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item   \">\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.alliedhealth.com.au\/blog\/top-physiotherapy-clinics-with-instant-booking\/\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" src=\"https:\/\/www.alliedhealth.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/practitioner-man-doctor-helping-retiree-senior-male-wheelchair-physiotherapy-strength-exercise-scaled.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-post-image\" alt=\"Top Physiotherapy Clinics\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.alliedhealth.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/practitioner-man-doctor-helping-retiree-senior-male-wheelchair-physiotherapy-strength-exercise-scaled.webp 2560w, https:\/\/www.alliedhealth.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/practitioner-man-doctor-helping-retiree-senior-male-wheelchair-physiotherapy-strength-exercise-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.alliedhealth.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/practitioner-man-doctor-helping-retiree-senior-male-wheelchair-physiotherapy-strength-exercise-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.alliedhealth.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/practitioner-man-doctor-helping-retiree-senior-male-wheelchair-physiotherapy-strength-exercise-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.alliedhealth.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/practitioner-man-doctor-helping-retiree-senior-male-wheelchair-physiotherapy-strength-exercise-1536x1024.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.alliedhealth.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/practitioner-man-doctor-helping-retiree-senior-male-wheelchair-physiotherapy-strength-exercise-2048x1365.webp 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ekit_post_list_content_wraper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Top Physiotherapy Clinics with Instant Booking<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"meta-lists\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"meta-date\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon icon-calendar-page-empty\"><\/i>\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t20 May 2026\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"meta-category\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon icon-folder\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tPhysiotherapist\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3c0a0c9b elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"3c0a0c9b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-79571f85 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"79571f85\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h5 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Category<\/h5>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div 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