Diabetic foot risks can be classified as 'low', 'moderate', 'high' and 'active' categories.
Information provided by the Podiatry Department at Singapore General Hospital (SGH), a member of the SingHealth group.
As a result of having diabetes, you may not notice the changes in your blood vessels and nerves that can occur very gradually. Thus, it is essential for you to undergo a foot screening every year.
Your foot screening has shown that you are currently at this risk category of developing foot complications due to your diabetes:
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'Active' Diabetic Foot Risk
At present, you have the following which are circled:
- Active foot wound
- Severe lack of blood supply to the foot
- Spreading infection
- A red, hot and swollen foot with or without the presence of pain
- Gangrene
What you need to do
To reduce the risk of worsening foot complications (including amputations), it is important for you to take extra care of your feet, and see the podiatrist regularly.
Please take note
- If your eyesight is impaired, get your caregiver, family member or helper to help you with care of your feet
- If you notice any signs of infection or non-healing wounds, please seek medical help immediately
Your next foot screening/podiatry appointment is on _________________________ (date)
Click the link to learn how diabetes affects the feet.
Click the link for ten steps to healthy feet.
Click the link for tips to avoid diabetes foot complications.
Click the link for what to do during a diabetes foot emergency.
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