by Admin | Nov 20, 2019 | Diabetes, Nail problems, Podiatry
Our feet work hard for us, and over time, with ill-fitting footwear and injuries nails can become thickened, damaged, distorted and discoloured. This can lead embarrassment about your nail appearance and feeling like you have no treatment options left to get a normal...
by Admin | Sep 23, 2019 | Diabetes, Foot Care, Footwear, Podiatry
Corn plasters are a medicated treatment marketed for the quick and easy removal and treatment of corns. They are readily available in most shops and chemists – I have even seen them sold in a petrol station! They can be brought relatively cheaply with no advice,...
by Admin | Apr 30, 2019 | Diabetes, Foot Care, Footwear, Podiatry
Embarrassed by your feet? Ever wondered what a podiatrist can actually do? Wondering if you could benefit from seeing a podiatrist? Then check out this blog which explains the top 5 conditions podiatrists see and ways to manage the problems yourself! 1. Corns, callus,...
by Admin | Mar 11, 2019 | Diabetes, Foot Care, Footwear, Podiatry
Preventing foot problems when skiing or snowboarding seems a difficult challenge! In the cold, muscles take longer to warm up and so you are more prone to muscle and ligament injury or strains when skiing and snowboarding. In skiing particularly your feet act as a...
by Admin | Nov 19, 2018 | Diabetes, Podiatry
To celebrate World Diabetes Day on 14thNovember 2018 I wanted to share my top tips for preventing foot problems when you have diabetes. Many people ask me how diabetes can affect their feet and if good foot care is really that important? The answer is most definitely...