Foot Clinic · Conditions
Diabetic Foot Care in Burlington
Diabetes can reduce feeling and circulation in the feet, making small injuries easy to miss. Regular professional foot care helps prevent serious complications.
Understanding the condition
About diabetic foot care
People with diabetes are at higher risk of foot ulcers and infections because nerve damage (neuropathy) can dull sensation and reduced blood flow slows healing. A minor blister, corn or ingrown nail can become serious if unnoticed. Our Registered Chiropodists assess risk, provide safe routine care and teach you what to watch for at home, working alongside your doctor and diabetes team.
Common symptoms
- Numbness, tingling or burning in the feet
- Cold feet or changes in skin colour
- Dry, cracked skin or thick calluses
- Slow-healing cuts, blisters or sores
- Thickened or ingrown nails
Common causes
- Peripheral neuropathy from raised blood glucose
- Reduced circulation to the feet
- Pressure from ill-fitting footwear
- Foot deformities such as bunions or hammer toes
- Difficulty seeing or reaching the feet
How we treat it
Our approach at Tread Well
01
Risk assessment
We test sensation and check circulation, skin and nails to determine your level of risk and how often you should be seen.
02
Safe routine care
Nails, corns and calluses are treated professionally, reducing pressure points that could break down into wounds.
03
Footwear, orthotics and education
Protective footwear, pressure-relieving orthotics and daily self-check guidance help keep your feet healthy.
Who treats this condition
Our Registered Chiropodists assess and treat this condition at 3305 Harvester Road. You may book directly with the practitioner of your choice.
Diabetic Foot Care: common questions
Covered by most extended health plans. Direct billing is available to many major insurers.Billing details
Book an assessment for diabetic foot care
Most new patients prefer to call. Reception can advise which practitioner is best suited to your concern and arrange a suitable time. Online booking is also available if you would prefer to book directly.
3305 Harvester Road, Burlington, Ontario L7N 3N2