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Diabetic Foot Care, Wounds & Circulation

Diabetic Foot Exams & At-Risk Foot Care

Causes, symptoms, and treatment for diabetic and at-risk foot care, with care at 15 clinics across Middle Tennessee.

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Understanding diabetic and at-risk foot care and your options.

A diabetic foot exam is a regular check of your skin, nerves, blood flow, and foot shape. High blood sugar can harm nerves and blood vessels over time. That makes small problems easy to miss and slow to heal.

People with diabetes, and others with poor feeling or circulation, benefit from routine visits. Most serious foot problems start small, like a blister or a dry crack. Regular exams help us catch trouble early.

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Symptoms

Signs of diabetic and at-risk foot care.

If you notice these signs, an exam can give you clear answers.

  • 01

    Often no symptoms at all, which is why exams matter

  • 02

    Numbness, tingling, or burning in the feet

  • 03

    Skin that is dry, cracked, or has new sores

  • 04

    Feet that feel cold, or toenails that thicken or change

Why it happens

What can cause diabetic and at-risk foot care.

  • 01

    Long-term high blood sugar

  • 02

    Nerve damage that dulls the feeling of pain

  • 03

    Reduced blood flow to the legs and feet

  • 04

    Foot shape changes and poor-fitting shoes

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Diagnosis and care

How we treat diabetic and at-risk foot care.

Step 1 · Diagnosis

We look over your skin, nails, and toes for sores, calluses, and signs of infection. We test feeling with a light touch or a small tool, and check pulses to see how blood is flowing. If needed, we may order blood tests or circulation studies, or take X-rays.

Step 2 · Treatment

Care starts with a daily foot check, gentle washing, and good moisturizer, but not between the toes. We trim nails and calluses safely so you do not have to. Diabetic shoes, inserts, and orthotics reduce pressure on risky spots. We also teach you which signs mean call us right away.

Surgery is not part of a routine exam. If a deformity keeps causing sores, surgery may be discussed to reshape the foot and take pressure off the area.

Recovery

What to expect over time.

Routine care is ongoing, not a one-time fix. Most people at higher risk do best with visits every few months, and we will suggest a schedule that fits you.

When to book

Do not wait it out.

Book a visit if you have diabetes and have not had a foot exam this year. Come in quickly for any new sore, blister, color change, or swelling, even if it does not hurt.

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FAQ

Your questions answered.

How often should I have a foot exam?

At least once a year is a common guide, and more often if you have nerve loss or past foot sores. We will set a plan for you.

Why check my feet if they feel fine?

Nerve damage can hide pain, so a sore can grow without you feeling it. Exams find problems you cannot feel.

Get help with diabetic and at-risk foot care.

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Where we treat it

Diabetic Foot Exams & At-Risk Foot Care care at 15 clinics.

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