🦶 Prevent Diabetic Foot Problems Before They Start
We at our Diabesity and Obesity Clinic believe prevention is the most effective way to protect your feet from diabetes-related complications.
Understanding Diabetic Foot Complications
People living with diabetes are prone to foot problems due to:
- Peripheral neuropathy (nerve damage): Reduced sensation increases the risk of unnoticed injuries.
- Poor blood circulation: Slower healing and higher infection risk.
- Foot deformities and calluses: Pressure points that may lead to ulcers.
Without regular care, small injuries can lead to infections or ulcers that may require hospitalization or, in severe cases, amputation. At our Diabesity and Obesity Clinic, we emphasize early detection and preventive management to keep your feet healthy and strong.
What Is Biothesiometry?
Biothesiometry is a simple, non-invasive test used to assess vibration perception threshold (VPT) in the feet. It helps detect peripheral neuropathy — a common complication of long-term diabetes that leads to loss of sensation in the feet and legs.
During the test:
- A handheld device gently vibrates against the skin of your foot.
- The intensity of vibration is gradually increased until you feel it.
- The response helps measure nerve sensitivity and function.
This quick procedure takes only a few minutes and provides valuable insights into the health of your nerves.
Why Biothesiometry Matters
Diabetic neuropathy often develops silently. You may not feel injuries, burns, or pressure on your feet until they worsen into ulcers or infections. Biothesiometry helps by:
- Detecting nerve damage early, even before symptoms appear
- Identifying patients at high risk of developing diabetic foot ulcers
- Allowing timely intervention to prevent complications
- Helping monitor treatment progress and nerve recovery
By including biothesiometry in routine diabetes care, we can drastically reduce the risk of long-term foot problems.
Comprehensive Medical Management
Our Diabetic Foot Care Program focuses on early diagnosis, personalized medical care, and lifestyle guidance to prevent complications. Our medical management includes:
- Blood sugar control: Tight glucose regulation to promote healing and nerve health.
- Infection management: Prompt antibiotic treatment and wound care for infections.
- Vascular assessment: Evaluating circulation and providing therapies to improve blood flow.
- Neuropathy management: Using medications, vitamins, and therapies to reduce nerve pain and numbness.
- Footwear counseling: Custom diabetic footwear and insoles to prevent pressure injuries.
Every treatment plan is customized to your condition, ensuring safe and effective results under expert supervision.
Prevention Is Key
We educate patients on foot care habits that protect against long-term complications. Preventive care includes:
- Daily self-inspection of feet for cuts, blisters, or color changes
- Keeping feet clean, dry, and moisturized (avoiding cracks)
- Avoiding barefoot walking
- Wearing soft, well-fitted shoes
- Regular foot check-ups with a diabetic foot specialist
Through periodic foot screenings, including peripheral neuropathy testing and vascular evaluation, we help identify risks early and prevent ulcers or infections.
Don’t wait for symptoms to appear — protect your feet before problems arise.
Detect diabetic nerve damage early with Biothesiometry and foot screening at Diabesity and Obesity Clinic. Detect and prevent peripheral neuropathy and protect your feet.