Diabetes, circulation and foot pulses (PAD)

Diabetes and narrowed arteries (peripheral arterial disease, PAD) can reduce feeling and blood flow in the feet, so a rub or blister can worsen without pain. A podiatry check looks at both your circulation and feeling, and we refer for further tests if pulses are reduced. Calf, thigh or buttock pain that comes on with walking and eases with rest (claudication) is worth raising with your GP.

How we can help at Burwood Podiatry

We check both circulation and feeling, explain what we find, and work with your GP when needed, to help you keep walking and stay independent.

• A check of foot pulses, feeling, skin and footwear: diabetic foot check
• Gentle nail, corn and callus care: general podiatry
• Pressure relief with padding, footwear advice or orthotics
• A letter to your GP if pulses or feeling are reduced, so further tests can be arranged
• Medicare care plans accepted: care-plan fees

When to get it checked

• Calf, thigh or buttock pain that comes on with walking and eases with rest
• Reduced feeling, tingling or numbness in your feet
• A sore that's slow to heal
• Foot pain at rest or at night, or a foot that stays cold or pale: see a GP the same day

With diabetes, a new wound, redness, swelling or a hot foot needs medical care today. Foot pain at rest or at night, a foot that stays cold or pale, or a sore that isn't healing needs a GP the same day. Emergency, or a foot that suddenly turns cold, pale or blue? Call 000.