Diabetic Feet – Diagnosis & Foot Care in Bathurst and Lithgow

Diagnosis, Assessment & Foot Care

Diabetes Mellitus is a chronic disease that impairs the ability of the body to make enough insulin, leading to elevated glucose levels. This also results in the inability to convert sugar, starch and other foods into energy. Prolonged lack of insulin and elevated blood sugar leads to hyperglycemia or type-2 diabetes. 



The past few years have recorded a rapid increase in cases of diabetes in adults, adolescents and children. The long-term effects of diabetes mellitus are diminished eyesight, damage to heart, kidney and blood vessels and also feet.

Since diabetes is a systemic disease that affects all parts of the body, in the case of feet, proper care and caution are necessary to prevent extreme scenarios such as amputation. A few easy ways to identify developing problems in diabetic feet:

• Change in skin colour 
• Increased skin temperature 
• Swelling of foot or ankle 
• Pain in the leg
• Open wounds that heal slowly 
• Ingrown and fungal toenails
  

Contact the Experts

Experts at Bathurst Podiatry can address these concerns and provide a detailed diagnosis about the condition of your feet. We assess and provide foot care to reduce pain and improve your mobility. If you have been previously diagnosed with diabetes, it is advisable to have regular foot check-ups.

If you qualify for a Medicare Rebate please consult your doctor, then get in touch with us for professional treatment and care.