We offer a comprehensive chiropody service for Diabetics Patients.

Both Type 1 (insulin dependent) and Type 2 (non insulin dependent) Diabetes can cause problems in the feet including amputations and loss of life (in extreme cases - please don't be alarmed!). In conjunction with your GP, Diabetic consultants, nurses and other members of the health care team, we can help keep your feet in good shape. Regular checks for diabetics should include



Blood Supply to the feet
Sensation in the feet
Foot skin and nail condition
Keeping nails trimmed and corns and other pressure lesions under control are all part of maintaining a healthy diabetic foot.

We can advise on footwear and also on general foot care for patients with diabetes. Our moto is  that for diabetics..... PREVENTION IS BETTER THAN CURE.

Orthotic inserts can help to maintain a healthy alignment and foot pressures in your foot and these may be part of the overall management of the diabetic foot. We are able to prescribe orthotics here at Northernhay Clinic.