Prevention and education. What we need to do to improve foot health outcomes and stop people navigating pathways with flat tyres
April 5, 2019,
Post by Dr AndersData released this week shows that amputation rates in people with diabetes have perhaps not surprisingly risen yet again. In the three years from 2015 -2018 7,545 major amputations were undertaken, compared with 6,957 between 2012 – 2015, an increase of 8%. But what do those numbers actually mean? For me it means we’ve failed …Read More

Dry, cracked
April 1, 2019,
Post by amanda30the dryness. I am type 1 diabetic and i also have diabetic charcot foot. The dryness and cracking can be sore and no creams that I use are helping the issue. My podiatrist has run out of ideasRead More

Send a Message of Love to Your Feet This Valentine’s Day
February 14, 2019,
Post by Dr AndersIT was Leonardo da Vinci who stated that “the human foot is a masterpiece of engineering and a work of art.” When it came to matters of structure and beauty, few could match the renaissance genius’s eye. He knew the foot was nature’s ultimate sculpture. Da Vinci was right. Everything our feet do confirms them as a marvel of …Read More

“We need to treat the person not just the foot”
January 21, 2019,
Post by Dr AndersI recently had the great pleasure of meeting up with Chris aka the “Grumpy Pumper”. Chris has been living with T1D for 24 years and like many people with diabetes he would like to see a difference in the way we think and talk about diabetes complications. What sets Chris apart however are his tireless …Read More

Autumn Foot Care – why it’s important to moisturise your feet
November 2, 2018,
Post by Dr AndersAutumn foot care Autumn is here – sadly the long warm summer months are definitely over and unless you’re lucky enough to have a winter holiday booked it’s time to pack away your sandals and put on sturdier boots and shoes that will keep your feet warm and dry. Foot care is still important though …Read More

The frustration of not getting a diagnosis – Charcot foot – and why healthcare professionals need to work with their patients.
October 5, 2018,
Post by Dr AndersOne of our members of the FeelYourFeet community is currently living with a suspected Charcot foot. ‘Charcot’ is a condition that affects the bones, joints and soft tissues of the foot and ankle and it often starts with inflammation or redness. It is progressive and results in bone destruction and deformity, which then leaves the …Read More

What is Talipes?
September 28, 2018,
Post by Dr AndersThe term ‘Talipes’ comes from the Latin words talus (ankle) and pes (foot). It is thought during pregnancy the normal development of the foetus is interrupted resulting in a deformity at birth of the child’s limb. Talipes was previously considered as a foot deformity – hence the name club foot – however it is now recognised …Read More

Why it’s imperative to develop a national wound care strategy
September 25, 2018,
Post by Dr AndersChronic wounds (open sores that don’t repair normally and are slow to heal) are sadly affecting more and more people as we live longer and with different illnesses. Data now suggests that over 2 million people are living with a chronic wound, causing enormous suffering and distress to them and their families and an incredible …Read More

Why the language we use matters when we talk to our patients
August 16, 2018,
Post by Dr AndersFoot ulcers should be the most preventable complication of diabetes. Simple foot problems such as calluses or dry cracked skin can often lead to more serious complications. However these easily treatable problems can often be overlooked as there is little support available to guide people to undertake regular foot self-care, so they know how to care for …Read More