Diabetic Foot Care & Assessments
Protecting Your Foot Health For The Future
Looking after your feet is an important part of living well with diabetes.
Regular diabetic foot assessments help identify changes in circulation, sensation and skin health before they become more serious. Early assessment, preventative care and expert advice can significantly reduce the risk of diabetic foot complications and help maintain long-term mobility and independence.
At Callen Olive, we provide comprehensive diabetic foot care tailored to your individual needs. Whether you have recently been diagnosed with diabetes or have been managing the condition for many years, our experienced podiatrists are here to help protect your foot health for the future.
We care about helping people remain active, independent and confident in every step they take.
Why Is Diabetic Foot Care Important?
Diabetes can affect the health of your feet in several ways.
Over time, changes in blood glucose levels may affect:
- Circulation
- Sensation (peripheral neuropathy)
- Skin health
- Wound healing
These changes can increase the risk of developing foot problems, sometimes without causing pain or obvious symptoms.
Regular diabetic foot assessments help identify potential risks early, allowing preventative treatment before small concerns become more significant problems.
How Diabetes Can Affect Your Feet
Not everyone living with diabetes will experience foot complications. However, diabetes may increase the risk of developing:
Reduced Sensation (Peripheral Neuropathy)
Changes to the nerves can reduce your ability to feel pain, pressure or temperature, meaning cuts, blisters or injuries may go unnoticed.
Reduced Circulation
Poor circulation can slow healing and reduce the body's ability to repair damaged tissue following injury.
Dry Skin
Diabetes may reduce natural skin moisture, increasing the risk of cracked heels and skin infections.
Changes In Foot Shape
Changes to muscles and joints may alter pressure distribution, increasing the likelihood of corns, calluses, pressure points and foot ulceration.
Understanding these changes allows us to help protect your long-term foot health.
Common Diabetes Foot Problems
People living with diabetes may experience:
- Corns and calluses
- Cracked heels
- Fungal toenails
- Ingrown toenails
- Dry skin
- Reduced sensation
- Foot ulcers
- Pressure areas
- Changes in foot shape
Many of these conditions can be successfully managed when identified early through regular diabetic foot care.
Your Diabetic Foot Assessment
Every diabetic foot assessment is designed to identify risk factors and support long-term foot health.
Your appointment may include:
- Medical history review
- Vascular assessment
- Neurological assessment
- Sensation testing
- Skin and nail assessment
- Footwear assessment
- Pressure point evaluation
- Personalised risk assessment
We also discuss your lifestyle, activity levels and any concerns you may have, ensuring our advice is tailored to your individual needs.
Understanding Your Risk Level
Following your diabetic foot assessment, we will explain your individual risk level and discuss any recommendations to help protect your feet.
Understanding your current foot health allows you to recognise early warning signs and take proactive steps to reduce your risk of future complications.
Prevention remains one of the most effective ways to protect long-term foot health.
Your Personalised Foot Care Plan
Every patient is different.
Following your assessment, we will create a personalised treatment plan based on your individual needs.
Recommendations may include:
- Regular diabetic foot assessments
- Ongoing podiatry care
- Footwear advice
- Skin care recommendations
- Nail care management
- Pressure reduction strategies
- Custom foot orthotics where clinically appropriate
Our aim is to help you remain comfortable, active and independent for years to come.
Looking After Your Feet At Home
Small daily habits can make a significant difference to your foot health.
We recommend:
- Checking your feet every day
- Moisturising dry skin regularly
- Avoiding walking barefoot
- Checking inside your shoes before wearing them
- Seeking professional advice promptly if you notice any changes
Preventative foot care plays an important role in reducing the risk of diabetic foot complications.
When Should You Arrange A Diabetic Foot Assessment?
We recommend arranging an assessment if you notice:
- Changes in sensation
- New pain or discomfort
- Cuts or wounds that are slow to heal
- Changes in skin colour
- Swelling
- Signs of infection
- Changes to your nails or skin
Even if you have no symptoms, regular diabetic foot assessments remain one of the best ways to protect your long-term foot health.
Treatment Fees
No two patients are the same.
Following your diabetic foot assessment, your clinician will explain any treatment recommendations and help you choose the most appropriate care plan for your individual needs.
Our goal is always to help you maintain healthy feet, comfortable movement and long-term wellbeing.
New Patient Diabetic Foot Assessment: £100
Diabetic Foot Follow-up Appointment: £90
If you're unsure which appointment is right for you, our Patient Care Team will be happy to help.
Why Choose Callen Olive?
We Care.
We believe diabetic foot care is about far more than treating problems when they arise.
By combining expert diabetic foot assessments, preventative care and personalised treatment plans, we help protect your foot health, maintain mobility and support your independence for years to come.
Our focus is always on helping you move with comfort, confidence and ease.
Ready To Protect Your Foot Health?
Whether you've recently been diagnosed with diabetes or have been living with the condition for many years, regular diabetic foot assessments can help identify problems early and reduce the risk of future complications.
Book your Diabetic Foot Assessment today and let our experienced podiatrists help you protect your feet for the future.
