Diabetes and Footcare
At Foot Foundation, we recognise the critical importance of managing foot health, especially for individuals living with diabetes. Diabetes can lead to complications affecting the feet, requiring specialised care to prevent ulcers, infections, and other serious conditions.
Understanding Diabetic Foot Complications
Diabetes can cause nerve damage (neuropathy) and poor blood circulation (peripheral vascular disease) in the feet, leading to reduced sensation and slower healing. This increases the risk of developing foot ulcers, infections, and other foot-related problems.
Specialised Diabetes and Footcare Services
At Foot Foundation, we provide tailored footcare services for people living with diabetes, including:
Regular Foot Examinations: Comprehensive assessments to detect issues such as wounds, calluses, or changes in sensation at an early stage.
Customised Footwear: Advice on appropriate footwear to reduce pressure points and prevent injuries or complications.
Foot Ulcer Management: Specialist treatments to promote healing and prevent infections.
Peripheral Neuropathy Management: Strategies to address nerve damage and relieve symptoms linked to neuropathy.
Vascular Assessment: Evaluation of blood circulation in the feet to identify and manage vascular complications.
Preventative Measures
We emphasise the importance of preventative measures to maintain healthy feet for individuals with diabetes:
Daily foot inspections
Proper hygiene and moisturisation
Regular visits to a podiatrist
Effective management of blood sugar levels
Where is Diabetes and Footcare available?
Diabetes and Footcare services are available at selected Foot Foundation clinics across Auckland, Hamilton, and Tauranga.
Our team can help you find the most convenient clinic for your diabetic foot assessment, ongoing monitoring, and treatment plan, whether you are based in Pinehill, Smales Farm, Remuera, Botany, Hamilton East, Hamilton Central, or Bethlehem.
Podiatrist pricing and availability
Pricing for Diabetes and Footcare can vary depending on your consultation, diabetic foot assessment, vascular and neurological screening, ongoing nail and skin care, ulcer management, and whether you are eligible for funded podiatry care.
If you have diabetes, your Foot Foundation podiatrist will assess your feet, identify any risk factors, and explain the most appropriate care plan to help prevent complications and keep your feet healthy.
To learn more about our podiatrists and current pricing, use the links below:
Diabetes and Footcare
– Frequently Asked Questions
Why is footcare important for people with diabetes?
Diabetes can reduce blood circulation and damage the nerves in the feet, increasing the risk of ulcers, infections, delayed healing, and other serious complications. Regular podiatry care helps identify problems early and reduce the risk of long-term foot issues.
What foot problems are common in people with diabetes?
People with diabetes may experience poor circulation, peripheral neuropathy, dry skin, cracked heels, fungal nail infections, thickened nails, ulcers, wounds, and slower healing.
How can a podiatrist help with diabetic footcare?
A podiatrist can provide comprehensive foot assessments, circulation and nerve testing, nail and skin care, ulcer management, footwear advice, and ongoing monitoring to help reduce the risk of complications.
How often should I see a podiatrist if I have diabetes?
At least one podiatry review each year is recommended for people with diabetes. Patients with higher-risk feet, such as reduced sensation, poor circulation, or a history of ulcers, may need more frequent appointments depending on their condition.
What should I do at home to care for my feet?
You should inspect your feet daily, wash and dry them carefully, moisturise dry skin, wear well-fitting footwear, avoid walking barefoot, and seek professional help straight away if you notice a wound, redness, swelling, or signs of infection.
Are diabetic footcare appointments funded?
In some cases, yes. Foot Foundation holds contracts with Pinnacle, East Health Trust, and ProCare. If you are referred by your GP and meet the eligibility criteria, you may be entitled to funded podiatry appointments for diabetic footcare.
How much does diabetic footcare cost if I’m not eligible for funding?
If you are not eligible for funded care, standard podiatry consultation fees apply. Pricing is explained before treatment begins, and patients can also view the podiatry price list or contact reception for more information.
What does a diabetic footcare appointment involve?
A diabetic footcare appointment may include a foot examination, circulation and nerve testing, nail and skin care, pressure point assessment, footwear advice, and treatment planning based on your individual risk level.
Can diabetic footcare help prevent ulcers and infections?
Yes. Regular diabetic footcare can help identify pressure areas, skin changes, reduced circulation, and early warning signs before they become more serious problems such as ulcers or infection.
Book Your Diabetes and Footcare Appointment Today
Foot Foundation provides specialist Diabetes and Footcare services to help reduce the risk of ulcers, infections, and other diabetes-related foot complications. With regular assessment, preventative care, and ongoing monitoring, our podiatrists can help you protect your foot health and manage problems early.
You will receive expert podiatry care, diabetic foot risk assessment, nail and skin care where needed, and practical advice on footwear, self-care, and ongoing foot health management.
