Diabetic Foot Care

Diabetic Foot Care

Protect Your Feet. Protect Your Health.

Living with diabetes means taking extra care of your feet. Over time, diabetes can affect circulation, sensation, and the body's ability to heal, increasing the risk of foot injuries, ulcers, infections, and, in severe cases, amputation.

Many foot problems begin with something as simple as a thickened toenail, callus, blister, or small cut. Regular professional foot assessments can help identify concerns early and reduce the risk of serious complications.

Why Is Diabetic Foot Care Important?

Diabetes can lead to:

• Reduced sensation (peripheral neuropathy), making it difficult to feel pain or injury.

• Poor circulation, which slows healing.

• Dry, cracked skin that increases the risk of infection.

• Thickened or fungal toenails that can place pressure on surrounding skin.

• Corns and calluses that may develop into ulcers if left untreated.

• Increased risk of foot infections.

Routine nursing foot care is an important part of diabetes management and can help maintain comfort, mobility, and overall foot health.

How Can Sooke Foot Care and Wellness Help?

As a Registered Nurse and Advanced Foot Care Nurse, Erica Butler provides comprehensive diabetic foot assessments and professional nursing foot care tailored to your individual needs.

Appointments may include:

• Comprehensive diabetic foot assessments

• Routine nail care

• Reduction of thickened nails

• Corn and callus reduction

• Skin and circulation assessment

• Neuropathy screening

• Footwear and foot care education

• Monitoring for early signs of complications

• Referrals to other healthcare professionals when appropriate

Every treatment plan is individualized based on your health history, circulation, sensation, and level of risk.

Mobile Diabetic Foot Care

Complex diabetic foot care is provided exclusively through mobile home visits.

For individuals living with diabetes who have advanced foot complications, mobility challenges, poor circulation, foot ulcers, or who are at increased risk of injury, receiving care at home is often the safest and most appropriate option.

Providing care in your home allows for a more comprehensive assessment of your foot health, mobility, footwear, and living environment while reducing the need for unnecessary travel. Home visits also allow additional time for education, ongoing monitoring, and collaboration with your healthcare team when needed.

Our goal is to help prevent complications, maintain mobility, and support you in safely managing your foot health.

Who Should Book a Diabetic Foot Assessment?

Professional diabetic foot care is recommended if you:

• Have Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes.

• Have reduced sensation or numbness in your feet.

• Have poor circulation.

• Have thickened or fungal toenails.

• Have corns or calluses.

• Have difficulty caring for your own feet.

• Have had a previous foot ulcer or amputation.

• Have concerns about changes to your feet.

Early assessment and regular foot care are key to preventing complications.

Book a Diabetic Foot Care Appointment

Healthy feet are essential to maintaining your independence and quality of life.

If you are living with diabetes and would benefit from professional nursing foot care, contact Sooke Foot Care and Wellness to book your diabetic foot assessment or inquire about mobile home visits for complex diabetic foot care.