Diabetes is one of the leading causes of lower limb amputation worldwide, yet the majority of diabetes-related foot complications are entirely preventable with the right care and early intervention.
At Sydney Podiatry Co in Balgowlah, our podiatrists take a proactive, clinical approach to diabetic foot health, helping patients across the Northern Beaches understand their risk, protect their feet, and continue living the life they love.
Diabetes impacts the feet in two primary ways:
You may experience pins and needles, numbness, burning sensations, or a partial or complete loss of feeling in the feet. This makes it easy to miss cuts, blisters or pressure sores before they become serious.
Poor blood flow to the feet and lower limbs slows healing and significantly increases the risk of infection and ulceration.
Patients with diabetes are also at higher risk of associated conditions, including heart and vascular disease, atherosclerosis, arthritis and other nerve disorders — all of which compound the risk of foot complications.
Your diabetic foot consultation at Sydney Podiatry Co is comprehensive and unhurried. Your podiatrist will:
Following your consultation, a full clinical report will be sent directly to your GP or referring specialist.
If you have been referred by your GP under a Chronic Condition Management Plan (CCMP), you may be eligible for Medicare rebates on your podiatry appointments. Sydney Podiatry Co is a registered CCMP provider; ask your GP or contact our clinic to find out if you qualify.
Early assessment is the single most effective way to prevent serious foot complications. Our clinic is located at Shop 1, 398 Sydney Road, Balgowlah, with easy parking on Sydney Road or at Balgowlah Village shopping centre.
We see patients from across the Northern Beaches, including Freshwater, Manly, Seaforth, Mosman, Cremorne, Brookvale and Dee Why.
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