Yes, you do.
Having Diabetes puts your feet at very high risk. Foot check in Diabetes is as important as eye check.
Diabetes can cause nerve damage (loss of sensation) and insufficient blood flow to the feet, which can lead to very serious foot problems, such as infection and amputation.
Your Podiatrist will undertake a Diabetic Foot Assessment to see how Diabetes has affected you and monitor any changes in your feet so that any problems are caught early.
The Diabetic Foot Assessment is a painless and simple examination that needs to be undertaken at least once a year or more often, depending on your feet’s health status.
Your Podiatrist will also advise you on how to take care of your feet if you have Diabetes.