Diabetic Footcare
​Why Diabetes foot care is Important
Diabetes can affect both the nerves and circulation in the feet, which means small problems may be harder to feel and slower to heal. Regular foot checks can help identify changes early, before they become more serious.
At Momentum, our focus is on keeping your feet healthy, reducing pressure and spotting early signs of deterioration so action can be taken before a wound develops.
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What we can help with
Your diabetic foot assessment may include:
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neurological testing to check protective sensation
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vascular assessment to check circulation
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skin, nail and pressure-point assessment
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footwear review
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identification of corns, callus and areas at risk of breakdown
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pressure management and offloading advice
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routine foot care where appropriate
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education on what to look for at home
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ongoing monitoring for changes in your foot health
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Where someone is at increased risk, we can also review pressure areas and footwear and help reduce repetitive pressure that may contribute to skin breakdown.
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Diabetes UK recommends that people with diabetes have their feet checked at least annually, with more frequent monitoring where risk is higher.
Prevention is the priority
We would much rather identify a problem before it becomes an ulcer.Changes in sensation, circulation, skin integrity or pressure can sometimes develop gradually. Regular assessment gives us the opportunity to recognise deterioration, explain what it means and put preventative measures in place.For many of our patients, a six-monthly review can be a useful additional check alongside their routine NHS diabetes care. However, how often you should be reviewed depends on your individual risk — people at moderate or high risk may require substantially more frequent specialist monitoring.​
What if you already have a diabetic foot wound?​
We are experienced in recognising and assessing diabetic foot complications, but regular management of active diabetic foot ulcers is not the main focus of our home-visit service.
​Effective diabetic wound care can require frequent reassessment, changing dressing types, specialist offloading, microbiology or imaging, vascular input and rapid access to a multidisciplinary diabetic foot team.
For that reason, we believe active ulcers are often better managed by services specifically equipped for complex wound care.If we identify an ulcer, infection, significant deterioration or another concerning finding, we can help you understand the urgency and liaise with or signpost you to the appropriate GP, NHS foot protection service, multidisciplinary diabetic foot team or urgent-care service.​
NICE recommends referral within one working day for active diabetic foot problems, and immediate acute referral where there is a limb- or life-threatening problem.That isn’t us stepping away from your care — it’s making sure you are being treated by the team best equipped to manage the problem.
Our goal
Our aim is to help you:
protect your feet, understand your risks, recognise changes early and stay mobile for as long as possible.
Because with diabetic foot disease, preventing a wound in the first place is far better than treating one once it has developed.
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New wound, redness, swelling, discharge, sudden temperature change or unexplained pain?
Don’t wait for your routine appointment. Diabetic foot problems can deteriorate quickly and should be assessed urgently