It’s great to see guidance published that has involved the perspectives of those living with diabetes. I’m particularly proud of my friend Chris Aldred aka the Grumpy Pumper who has made a significant contribution to the wording of this new position statement on foot health and diabetes. The iDEAL diabetes team highlight the importance of …
Studies have shown that 75% of people complain their toenails are hard and difficult to cut, particularly as they get older. What causes toenails to become thick and hard? Thickening of the toenails can result from increased cell production and or slower nail growth. If the speed of cell turnover within the nail is increased …
Have you been told to check your feet but are unsure what to look for? Because damage to the nerves and blood supply to your feet happens gradually, it’s important to know what to look for when you check your feet and how to spot the signs of any changes. By checking your feet regularly …
Nail changes unfortunately are a common side effect of chemotherapy. Peeling, discolouration, brittle or easily broken nails or nails that lift completely from the nail bed are not unusual. The good news is that these changes are usually temporary. The nail consists of the nail plate, nail matrix, nail bed and nail folds – read more …
Blisters are usually caused by your footwear rubbing excessively against your skin. Find out more about why the skin on your feet is different here. Blisters created by friction can can create a separation or rupture between the layers of your skin. This rupture forms a pocket that quickly fills with liquid to give the blister …
Did you know there are more nerve endings in your feet than anywhere else in your body? It’s easy to think of our feet as ugly, smelly, embarrassing attachments at the end of our legs that do nothing else but hold us upright. However they are incredible, they act like our internal radio, constantly transmitting …
Why is foot screening important? Each year there are a number of tests that your GP or practice nurse will undertake to monitor your diabetes. You will probably be familiar with the importance of measuring your blood pressure and blood glucose levels, but why is it important to have a foot screening examination? Over a …
Today we welcome Jo Lambourne to our Podiatrist Spotlight. Jo is the owner of Care For Feet and provides clinic appointments in Buxton, Chapel-en-le-Frith and Bakewell. Here Jo talks about what attracted her to a career in Podiatry and the types of foot problems Jo and her team treat. What attracted you to a career in Podiatry? At the 20-week …
Last week the BMJ published an article about how we should reframe the way we discuss diabetes related complications. It’s so important to remember the impact our words can have. As healthcare professionals we need to be even more mindful of that. All too often people with diabetes can feel demotivated in their clinical encounters …
This week I’d planned on writing a post about the New Year, goal setting and creating an action plan to implement those changes, with a particular focus on why foot health is important in many of our New Year resolutions. However yesterday brought the saddest, most tragic news in our podiatry community which has made …
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