Why is foot care important with diabetes?
Diabetes can affect the circulation and feeling in your feet. This means small problems, like a corn, a cut or a sharp nail, can be missed and take longer to heal.
Regular, careful foot care helps keep your feet comfortable and spot problems early.
What happens at your appointment
- 1We check your feet, including feeling, circulation, skin and nails.
- 2We carefully cut your nails and remove hard skin, taking extra care.
- 3We give you simple advice and tell you straight away if anything needs your GP or diabetes team.
Common questions
Do I still need my NHS diabetic foot check?
Yes. Keep going to your yearly diabetic foot check with your GP or diabetes team. Our care is in addition to it.
When should I get urgent help?
If you notice a cut, blister or sore that isn't healing, or redness, swelling or warmth in your foot, contact your GP or call NHS 111 the same day.
Can you treat foot ulcers?
No. Ulcers and wounds need care from your GP or diabetes foot team.
Do you do home visits?
Yes, for NG8, NG9 and NG10 postcodes, Monday to Friday. Please call us to arrange one.