Diabetic foot
Diabetes can reduce foot sensitivity and worsen circulation. Because of this, small skin injuries may sometimes go unnoticed and heal more slowly. Regular professional diabetic foot care helps maintain healthy skin and nails, detect changes in time, and reduce the risk of complications.
How Is Diabetic Foot Care Performed:
The specialist carefully examines the feet, assessing the condition of the skin and nails, as well as the presence of calluses, cracks, and other changes.
- Gentle treatment is then performed: excess hard skin is removed, the nails are treated, and a moisturizing product is applied.
- Special attention is paid to the heels, toes, and spaces between the toes — areas where injuries may remain unnoticed for a long time.
- If necessary, the specialist provides personalized recommendations on footwear, insoles, and home care products.
Benefits of Foot Care at Tervisepoint:
Professional care is performed with particular gentleness, taking into account possible reduced skin sensitivity and slower healing of injuries.
- Delicate treatment of the skin and nails, taking into account the specific needs of feet affected by diabetes
- Timely detection of cracks, calluses, injuries, and other changes
- Reduced risk of skin injury and complications
- Use of sterile instruments and disposable materials
- Less discomfort when walking and support for healthy feet
IF NECESSARY, THE SPECIALIST WILL PROVIDE RECOMMENDATIONS ON CHOOSING HOME CARE PRODUCTS AND PREVENTING DAMAGE TO THE SKIN OF THE FEET.
How the problem is addressed:
Regular professional care helps remove excess hard skin in time, prevent deep cracks, and detect changes at an early stage. Gentle treatment of the skin and nails reduces the risk of injury and helps keep the feet healthy.
Diabetic Foot Care – Frequently Asked Questions
How Often Is Diabetic Foot Care Needed?
Is the Procedure Painful?
The procedure is performed as gently as possible and is usually not painful. However, sensations depend on the condition of the skin and nails, the presence of cracks, inflammation, and the sensitivity of the feet. If any discomfort occurs, the specialist adjusts the treatment accordingly.
Can I Seek Treatment for Cracked Heels and Calluses?
Yes, if you have cracks or calluses, you can see a specialist for gentle treatment and an assessment of your foot condition. If there is an open wound, ulcer, significant inflammation, swelling, pus discharge, or a change in skin color, you should see a doctor first.
How Is Professional Foot Care Different from a Regular Pedicure?
Professional foot care is performed with consideration for possible reduced sensitivity, impaired circulation, and slower skin healing. The main goal is not a cosmetic result, but gentle care of the skin and nails, reducing the risk of injury, and detecting changes at an early stage. A regular pedicure is primarily focused on aesthetic care.
When Should You See a Doctor?
You should see a doctor if there is an open wound or ulcer, significant redness, swelling, increased skin temperature, pus discharge, bleeding, or a change in the color of the foot. Medical consultation is also necessary if an injury does not heal, pain increases, or sensitivity suddenly decreases. In such cases, podiatric care does not replace medical diagnosis and treatment.
Can the Procedure Be Performed at Home?
Yes, professional diabetic foot care can be performed at home. The specialist visits clients in Tallinn and Harju County with all the necessary instruments and disposable materials. The procedure is especially convenient for people who find it difficult to get to the clinic on their own.
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Why Trust Tervisepoint with Your Foot Care
- A specialist with medical training and experience in diabetic foot care
- Gentle treatment methods, sterile instruments, and disposable materials
- A personalized approach based on the condition of the skin, nails, and foot sensitivity
- Recommendations on choosing products and organizing home care
- Communication in three languages: Estonian, Russian, and English
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When Should the Procedure Be Postponed:
Professional foot care is not performed in acute conditions that require medical attention.
- open wounds and ulcers;
- pus discharge and significant inflammation;
- severe swelling, redness, or increased skin temperature;
- bleeding;
- sudden change in the color of the foot or toes;
- acute pain or a rapidly worsening condition.
In such cases, you should see a doctor first. After medical assessment and if there are no restrictions, professional foot care can be scheduled.
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