Reduced sensation
You may not notice rubbing, pressure, cuts or blisters as quickly, especially inside shoes.
Diabetic foot care in Gourock
Protect your feet before small problems become serious.
Diabetes can affect sensation, circulation and healing in the feet. Anne Melville Podiatry helps you keep on top of nail and skin care, spot changes early, and understand when a foot problem needs prompt attention.
HCPC registered
Risk-aware advice
Central Gourock clinic
Important
If you have diabetes and notice a cut, sore, colour change, swelling or infection, seek advice promptly.
Do not wait for a problem to settle if you are worried.
Sensation
Raised blood glucose can affect feeling in the feet.
Circulation
Reduced blood supply can affect healing and comfort.
Skin and nails
Careful treatment helps reduce avoidable pressure and injury.
Early action
Small changes should be checked before they progress.
Why do people with diabetes need foot care?
People with diabetes can be more prone to foot problems. Raised blood glucose, also known as blood sugar, can damage the sensation in your feet and may affect circulation. Without good sensation or blood supply, cuts and sores can be harder to notice and slower to heal.
Circulation and repair
Changes in blood supply can make healing more difficult and may contribute to cramps or pain in the legs and feet.
Ulcers and infection
Untreated foot problems can lead to ulcers, infections and, in severe cases, serious complications.
How the appointment works
A careful check, practical treatment and clear advice.
Diabetic foot care is not about frightening you. It is about giving your feet proper attention, reducing avoidable risk and helping you know what to look for between appointments.
Check
The clinician listens to your concerns and checks your feet, skin, nails and any pressure areas or changes you have noticed.
Treat
Nail and skin care can be provided where appropriate, with attention to reducing pressure, rubbing and avoidable injury.
Advise
You leave with clear advice on what to monitor, when to book again and when a concern needs urgent medical input.
When should you book diabetic foot care?
Book if you have diabetes and need routine podiatry, nail and skin care, help with hard skin or corns, a foot check, or advice because something has changed.
- You have hard skin, corns, cracked heels, blisters or rubbing
- Your nails are difficult to cut, thickened, painful or ingrown
- You have noticed numbness, tingling, cramps or changes in comfort
- You want regular preventative care from an HCPC-registered podiatry team
Diabetic foot appointments
Routine care with a risk-aware eye.
If you are new to the clinic, start with an assessment and treatment appointment. If you have an urgent wound, infection, spreading redness or sudden change, seek appropriate medical care promptly.
Questions about diabetic foot care?
Do I need a GP referral?
No. You can book diabetic foot care directly with Anne Melville Podiatry.
Why should I not cut problem areas myself?
If diabetes has affected sensation or healing, small cuts can become bigger problems. It is safer to have painful hard skin, corns or difficult nails assessed and treated professionally.
Can diabetic foot care include nail and skin treatment?
Yes. Diabetic foot care commonly includes careful nail and skin care where appropriate, alongside advice on monitoring and prevention.
What should I do if I notice a sore or infection?
If you have diabetes and notice a cut, sore, ulcer, spreading redness, swelling, discharge, heat or signs of infection, seek medical advice promptly. Do not wait for it to settle.
Keep your feet checked, comfortable and protected.
Book diabetic foot care online or call the Gourock clinic if you are unsure which appointment to choose.