The first picture shows a patient who has lost all sensation in the foot and is unable to feel the nail piercing through his foot.
PIC 1: (Alt: Image of an x-ray showing a foot trauma)
The following pictures show pulses being checked during a diabetic assessment.
Pic 2: (Alt: Image of a diabetic assessment being carried out)
Pic 3: (Alt: Image of a diabetic assessment being carried out)
The last picture shows sensation being checked during a diabetic foot assessment.
Pic3: (Alt: Image of a diabetic assessment being carried out)
The Diabetic Foot
Diabetes is a metabolic disorder affecting more than 2 million people in Britain. Diabetes can be divided into 2 groups: Caring for your feet is not difficult and should be incorporated into your daily routine.
insulin-dependent diabetes
non-insulin-dependent diabetes
Foot health complications can arise in diabetes therefore monitoring of the diabetic foot is essential.
Annual assessments are recommended where circulation and sensation are checked. If a foot problem is discovered during assessment, patients will be given appropriate advice and referred for treatment where necessary.
Many foot problems can develop into ulcerations, 1in10 diabetic patients can be affected by foot ulceration which if not treated can cause infection.
Caring for your feet is not difficult and should be incorporated into your daily routine.
Foot care tips for diabetics
There are a number of healthcare tips that should be adhered to in order to make sure your feet stay as healthy as possible.
For more information see the risk factor leaflets displayed on the right of this page or visit the Diabetes Portal website.