Diabetes-Related Foot Care

At Cleveland Clinic London, we provide exceptional care for a wide range of diabetes-related foot conditions, including:

• Blisters
• Charcot foot
• Corns and calluses
• Foot and toe ulcers
• Diabetes-related neuropathy
• Infections and sepsis
• Ingrown toenails
• Gangrene
• Fractures

Diagnosing Diabetes-Related Foot Conditions

Diabetes can lead to high blood sugar, which can damage the nerves and blood vessels in your feet. This can cause tingling or even make you lose feeling in your feet, putting you at a higher risk of injury. Diabetes can also make it harder for your body to recover, so a minor foot injury can quickly become serious. That’s why a prompt evaluation is essential. At Cleveland Clinic London, we provide timely care and help you avoid a lengthy hospital stay.

At your first appointment, we’ll ask about your symptoms, concerns and level of discomfort. If your condition is complex, you may also see a vascular surgeon, podiatrist and endocrinologist. Our team collaborates with many specialists to determine the tests and treatments that are best for you.

We use the latest treatments and therapies to care for a wide range of diabetes-related foot conditions. Depending on your needs, your consultant may recommend:

• Vascular surgery. We use a variety of methods, including angioplasty and stents, as well as bypass surgery, to restore blood flow to your foot.
• Infectious disease care. Our consultants pinpoint the infection and treat it with the appropriate antibiotic and dose.
• Foot surgery. We rebalance your foot with bony or soft tissue procedures. Occasionally, we remove the infected bone and tissue and, in rare cases, may remove (amputate) toes or feet that are not likely to recover. In this case, we also provide amputee rehabilitation.
• Reconstructive foot surgery. We repair damaged foot structures using healthy human tissue or other materials to allow you to wear a shoe and support your own weight.
• Critical care. We provide around-the-clock care and monitoring after surgery and for severe infections.

Focus on prevention

If you’ve had diabetes for a long time, you are more likely to have foot problems. That’s why we provide extra services like education and regular checkups. Our diabetes nurse specialist will teach you ways to lower your blood sugar, and our podiatrist will offer tips for keeping your feet healthy. We’ll monitor you regularly to spot any signs of foot problems related to diabetes. How often we check on you depends on your risk of complications.

Paying for Diabetes-Related Foot Care at Cleveland Clinic London?

The cost of your care will depend on the treatments you need. For your convenience, we offer self-pay and private insurance options to pay for diabetes-related foot care. Our team can guide you through the process and answer any questions you may have.

What’s Next?

Living with any foot condition can be tough. It can be even harder knowing that diabetes might make your foot condition worse or more challenging to resolve. But getting prompt, quality care can give you hope and help you get back to doing the things you enjoy as soon as possible. Cleveland Clinic London is close by with a team of experts and caring support.