Diabetic Foot Care in Scottsdale, AZ

Diabetes can affect the feet in several ways, including changes in sensation, circulation and the body’s ability to heal.

Small problems can sometimes become significant when they go unnoticed. Regular foot evaluation can therefore be an important component of comprehensive diabetes care.

At Sole Solution AZ, Dr. Matine Mirsaidi provides diabetic foot evaluations, preventative care and treatment of many diabetes-related foot conditions.

How Diabetes Can Affect Your Feet

Potential complications can include:

• Peripheral neuropathy
• Reduced protective sensation
• Calluses
• Nail problems
• Skin changes
• Foot deformity
• Ulceration
• Delayed wound healing
• Infection
• Circulatory concerns

Diabetic Foot Examinations

A diabetic foot examination may include assessment of:

• Skin integrity
• Nail health
• Circulation
• Protective sensation
• Areas of excessive pressure
• Foot structure
• Existing wounds
• Previous ulcer or amputation history
• Footwear concerns

The frequency and type of care needed depends on each patient’s individual risk factors.

Don’t Ignore a Diabetic Foot Wound

If you have diabetes and notice an open wound, drainage, increasing redness, swelling, discoloration or another significant change in your foot, seek medical evaluation promptly.

Loss of sensation can make it possible for injuries to progress without causing the level of pain that would normally alert someone to a problem.

Preventative Foot Care

Patients with diabetes should regularly inspect their feet and avoid attempting aggressive treatment of calluses, corns or ingrown toenails at home when doing so could cause injury.

Dr. Mirsaidi can provide guidance regarding appropriate preventative foot care based on your individual risk level.

Mobile Diabetic Foot Care

For qualifying patients who have difficulty traveling to an office, Sole Solution AZ’s mobile model can make access to podiatric care more convenient.