Find a Podiatrist

Podiatrists are medical specialists who help with problems that affect your feet or lower legs. They can treat injuries as well as complications from ongoing health issues like diabetes. You might hear them called a podiatric physician or doctor of podiatric medicine.

Podiatrists play a key role in the early detection and treatment of foot problems in people with diabetes.

Neuropathy (nerve damage), arthropathy (joint damage), vasculopathy (blood vessel damage), and other complications can be avoided or delayed with annual comprehensive foot exams and treatment if needed. Annual exams include an evaluation of pulses, sensation, foot structure and function, and nails.

• Diabetes-related complications can start in your feet and may not cause recognizable symptoms.
• A basic foot check at every health care visit, combined with annual comprehensive foot exams, can help identify problems early.
• Patients with poorly managed blood sugar or high blood pressure may benefit from having their feet checked more often, such as every 3 or 6 months.