Diabetes Foot Risk Tool
Using this tool you'll be able to determine your risk of diabetes foot complications.
This tool has been developed by our podiatrists with over 30 years combined experience consulting and teaching about the diabetic foot.
This tool has been developed by our podiatrists with over 30 years combined experience consulting and teaching about the diabetic foot.
Do you have good circulation?
If you have an absolute toe pressure above 80mmHg and strong palpable pulses you likely have good circulation.
If your feet are often cold and your pulses are hard to find then it's likely you have poor circulation. Seeing your podiatrist for a toe pressure reading will tell you more.
If your feet are often cold and your pulses are hard to find then it's likely you have poor circulation. Seeing your podiatrist for a toe pressure reading will tell you more.
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Do you have protective sensation?
Often referred to as "the gift of pain" protective sensation is our foot's ability to tell us if something is going wrong.
Your podiatrist will use either a monofilament (like a small piece of fishing line) or a touch test to determine if you have protective sensation.
Your podiatrist will use either a monofilament (like a small piece of fishing line) or a touch test to determine if you have protective sensation.
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Do you have corns or callus on your feet?
Hard skin in the form of corns or callus is formed over high pressure areas. These areas are where trouble starts, particularly if you have poor circulation or sensation.
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Low Risk
Good news, your feet are at low risk of complications.
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Medium Risk
You'll need to be vigilant and take steps to look out for and after your feet.
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High Risk
Your feet are high risk of complications. Being vigilant checking your feet and seeing your podiatrist regularly are extra important.
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You need to see a podiatrist.
If you're not sure a podiatrist will be able to check your feet and give you your personal recommendations on how to look after your feet.You can learn more about podiatrists and how they will help you here.
Knowing your foot risk is vital to everyone with diabetes.
Take care of your feet, and they'll take care of you.