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Diabetes & circulation

Managing a chronic condition can affect your feet in ways that aren’t always obvious day to day. This isn’t about fear — it’s about staying ahead of things, together.

Diabetes and other circulation-related conditions can reduce sensation and slow healing. Regular, gentle checks are one of the simplest ways to stay ahead of small changes — and a core part of foot care as we age, since ageing itself can affect circulation and sensation alongside any specific diagnosis.

Why regular checks matter

When sensation is reduced, a small problem — a rub, a blister, a pressure spot — can develop further than it would otherwise before you notice it. A short, routine check of your circulation and sensation, done regularly, is one of the most effective ways to catch changes early, while they’re still easy to manage.

Seek prompt attention for any wound on the foot that isn’t healing as expected, sudden changes in skin colour or temperature, new numbness or tingling, or any signs of infection (redness, warmth, swelling, discharge) — these are worth acting on quickly rather than monitoring at home.

How we can help

Diabetes-related foot care and monitoring
Circulation and sensation checks
Coordinated care alongside your GP, including Medicare CDM plans

Regular monitoring won’t remove every risk — but it remains one of the most effective ways to catch changes early. We’ll keep it straightforward, and coordinate with your GP so it’s one less thing to hold in your head.

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Reviewed by Burwood Podiatry. This page is general information, not a diagnosis — book an assessment for advice about your own feet.