Diabetic Foot Care in Forest Hill

Diabetes can affect the nerves and blood vessels that keep your feet healthy. Regular foot checks help detect problems early and reduce the risk of serious complications.

How diabetes affects the feet

Healthy feet rely on good blood supply and normal nerve function. Nerves act as an early warning system to protect you from injury – for example, if you have a stone in your shoe, the discomfort makes you remove it.

When diabetes is poorly controlled over time, it can lead to:

• Peripheral neuropathy: Damage to the nerves supplying the feet, reducing your ability to feel pain, temperature or pressure.
• Reduced circulation: Damage to blood vessels, leading to poorer blood flow to the feet and slower healing.

If sensation is reduced, you may not notice minor injuries such as rubbing, cuts or a stone in your shoe. Combined with poor circulation, these small problems can progress to ulcers and infection if they are not detected and managed early.

Why regular foot checks matter

Most serious foot problems in people with diabetes start with minor injuries that go unnoticed and unhealed. Regular review helps pick up changes before they become difficult to treat.

How we help

A diabetic foot assessment at Lefort Podiatry typically includes:

• Checking circulation by feeling foot pulses and, where needed, using a Doppler to listen to blood flow
• Testing nerve function with vibration, light touch and reflex checks
• Looking for areas of high pressure, corns and callus that could develop into ulcers
• Reviewing your footwear to ensure it is suitable and not causing rubbing or pressure
• Checking nails and skin for infection, cracks, ingrown edges or other problems
• Assessing your overall risk (low, moderate or high) of diabetes-related foot issues and advising how often you should be reviewed

We also provide practical advice on daily foot care, nail cutting, moisturising, and when to seek help quickly.

Book a diabetic foot assessment

If you have diabetes, regular podiatry review is an important part of your ongoing care. You can book a diabetic foot assessment online or call the clinic to arrange a suitable time.

Lefort Podiatry provides diabetic foot care for patients from Forest Hill and surrounding suburbs including Blackburn South, Glen Waverley, Box Hill and Doncaster East.