Diabetes foot health
Diabetes is a lifelong condition, which can cause foot problems.
Some of these problems can occur because the nerves and blood vessels supplying the feet are damaged.
This can effect:
- feeling in your feet, this is called peripheral neuropathy
- circulation in your feet, this is called ischaemia
This can be gradual and unnoticeable.
Below is some video advice from our podiatry service:
- how to care for your feet on YouTube
- diabetic empowerment on YouTube
- how to treat heel pain on YouTube
- peripheral neuropathy on YouTube
Annual foot assessment
It is essential that you have an annual foot assessment from a health professional every year.
Find out more about our podiatry foot protection service.
Page last reviewed: August 12, 2025
Next review due: August 12, 2026
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