The Podiatry Clinic Diabetes If you have diabetes, you are at risk of foot problems. Poorly controlled blood sugar levels can cause a decrease in the blood supply to your legs and feet, leading to poor nerve function. This may result in poor healing, or a loss of sensation in your feet. When your feet are numb, you are unable to feel pain and will not know if your feet have been injured. Foot health and care is a crucial area of attention for individuals with diabetes. The Podiatry Clinic offers specialised consultations to help you maintain optimal foot health. Podiatry Services The Podiatry Clinic provides diagnosis and management of foot and ankle problems. We attend to individuals who have biomechanical abnormalities and misalignment causing musculoskeletal problems such as hip and knee pain; and heel and arch pain caused by foot-
related problems like flat feet or high-arch feet. We also provide holistic foot treatment, education and care to diabetic patients, helping you to remain active and mobile. This involves provision of specialised footwear and padding to offload pressure on the feet. At the clinic, we also treat ulcers on lower limbs and provide wound care management. Our podiatrists also perform toenail surgery for chronic ingrown nail conditions.
Multi-Disciplinary Diabetes Mellitus Foot Clinic (MDMFC) The MDMFC is run by our team of healthcare professionals who specialise in managing diabetic foot problems with high risk of lower limb amputations. We manage diabetic ulcers and also provide preventive care, with intervention from vascular and orthopaedic specialists.
Yishun Health is a network of medical institutions and health facilities of the National Healthcare Group. Admiralty Medical Centre • (65) 6807 8000 • www.admiraltymedicalcentre.com.sg Khoo Teck Puat Hospital • (65) 6555 8000 • www.ktph.com.sg Yishun Community Hospital • (65) 6807 8800 • www.yishuncommunityhospital.com.sg The information is correct at the time of printing and subject to revision without further notice.
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