Pro Foot and Ankle Center doctors & diabetic feet specialists provide top quality foot care including Diabetic f00t, symptoms, problems, swelling and other podiatry services, diagnosis & treatments to patients in Los Angeles, Burbank, Glendale, Pasadena, North Hollywood, Woodland Hills, Sun Valley, Marina Del Ray, Sherman Oaks, Studio City, Van Nuys, Valley Village, Toluca Lake, Rancho Palos Verdes, San Pedro, Wilmington, Lomita, Torrance, Carson and Redondo Beach & Harbor City, California. Our local clinics not only provide the best foot care services & symptoms diagnosis they also offer specialized podiatry treatment options. We accept most major private insurance plans as well as Medicare, Medical card and PPO!
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Diabetic Foot Care Specialist
Podiatry health should be top priority to diabetic patients as diabetes is a devastating disease that affects multiple places of the body, including your feet and lower extremities.
Two of the common systems that are affected in the feet are the nervous and vascular systems. Diabetes can damage the nerves in your body and can lead to burning, tingling and even numbness of your feet which is called diabetic neuropathy which may lead to the development of wounds on the feet because cuts, lesions and irritations. These cuts or lesions can go unnoticed due to the diminished sensation to your feet. Wounds on the feet are dangerous and can lead to serious limb and life-threatening infections of your feet.
Diabetes can also affect the blood flow to your foot where diminished blood flow makes even the smallest cuts, sores, or wounds difficult to heal which may also lead to loss of tissue and or even limbs if the progression is severe.
What is involved in diabetic foot care?
When it comes to diabetic foot care, we have on goal which is to preserve the health of your feet. In order to accomplish this, one of the important things is early intervention, which is why monitoring your feet, checking for early warning signs that your nerves may be compromised are key.
Developing a foot ulcer (even a small blister can be problematic) or wound can cause other serious issues with your feet & this is why we quickly attend to it and facilitate healing. Foot ulcers require a much higher level of care since your feet don’t have the necessary resources to heal by themselves.
Providing Care For Your Diabetic Feet at Home
Health of your feet and the care you provide at home are critical and include
- Inspecting your feet daily
- Trimming your nails carefully
- Wearing comfortable and roomy shoes
- Warm water and gentle soap to wash your feet
- Ensuring that your feet are always dry
- Wearing clean, dry socks
- Not going barefoot
