In modern society, diabetes is a silent disease that affects more and more of our population. High blood sugar levels are often associated with a progressive loss of sensation affecting the nerves of the legs and feet. With the development of this diabetic neuropathy, patients will sometimes be afflicted by diabetic foot ulcers, which typically are chronic wounds that may lead to infections and amputation.

To reduce the risks of diabetic foot ulcers, to treat existing wounds, or to examine your feet for diabetic neuropathy, your podiatrist may perform a diabetic foot examination.

A diabetic foot examination may be useful if you suffer from:

• Loss of sensation

• Diabetic foot ulcers