There's never a wrong time to make the right choice about assessing your present lifestyle risks, and forming a plan to avoid complications from Peripheral Vascular Disease or Diabetes.
There's never a wrong time to make the right choice about assessing your present lifestyle risks, and forming a plan to avoid complications from Peripheral Vascular Disease or Diabetes.
Every visit will include a clinical observation of skin condition, circulation, signs of infection, and foot structure
The nurse will begin by taking a set of vital signs to establish a baseline of overall health status. Each foot will undergo a critical factor assessment for
A footwear assessment will be conducted and toenail condition will be assessed. Risk factors will be identified and recommendations will be made to prevent future problems.
Observe the skin condition of your feet daily. Feel inside your shoes and slippers for anything that is not supposed to be there (coin, small stone, tack…). Take your Diabetic Foot Wellness Assessment to your next doctor’s appointment.