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Diabetic Foot Assessment and Education
A diabetic foot assessment is a specialist evaluation performed to identify risk factors for foot ulcers, infections, and potential lower limb complications in individuals with diabetes.
The assessment will include visual inspection of the following:
- Skin changes (e.g., dryness, cracks, infections, ulcers).
- Nail abnormalities.
- Foot deformities (e.g., hammer toes, retracted toes, bunions, Charcot foot).
- Signs of trauma, blisters, or pressure areas.
- Palpation of your foot pulses (dorsalis pedis and posterior tibial) to assess circulation.
- Sensory loss using monofilament testing.
- Vibration perception (with a tuning fork).
- Footwear assessment to ensure proper fit and protection.
Findings from your diabetic foot assessment will form the basis of a tailored education plan for you to take away and a letter of assessment will be drafted and emailed for you to pass to your GP.