Why regular review helps
Treatment pathway
Diabetic Foot Risk Assessment
A structured review of factors that can increase the risk of diabetic foot problems.
Diabetes may affect foot sensation and circulation even when the feet do not feel painful.
Treatment overview
Care is shaped around the person, the diagnosis and the goal.
A structured review of factors that can increase the risk of diabetic foot problems. A foot-risk review may consider prior ulcers, skin and nail changes, sensation, pulses, footwear, foot shape and how confidently you can check your feet at home.
Treatment context
Who may benefit
A clear assessment helps identify the right pathway.
Diabetes may affect foot sensation and circulation even when the feet do not feel painful.
01What is assessed
02Why regular review helps
How the pathway works
Understand the care before it begins.
A foot-risk review may consider prior ulcers, skin and nail changes, sensation, pulses, footwear, foot shape and how confidently you can check your feet at home.
What to expect
Treatment is reviewed as needs change.
Assess
Risk can change over time. A review helps guide prevention advice, the need for follow-up and when specialist referral may be helpful.
Plan
The clinician explains the next step in the context of your findings.
Provide care
The clinician explains the next step in the context of your findings.
Follow up
The clinician explains the next step in the context of your findings.
Treatment modules
Practical care, explained clearly.
Why regular review helps: Risk can change over time. A review helps guide prevention advice, the need for follow-up and when specialist referral may be helpful.
Protect your feet between reviews.
Keep changes protected, avoid unadvised self-treatment and seek advice if symptoms worsen or do not improve.
The next step should be clear.
A timely assessment helps match care to the diagnosis, risk and practical needs of the person.
Common questions
When should I seek medical advice?+
A new wound, spreading redness, swelling, discharge, odour, colour change, or a hot, cold or painful foot should be assessed promptly. If you feel very unwell, seek urgent or emergency care.
How is the right pathway chosen?+
A clinician considers the diagnosis, symptoms, skin or wound, sensation, circulation, pressure, footwear, medical history and your goals before recommending next steps.
What should I bring to an appointment?+
Bring recent reports, a medication list, details or photographs of changes over time and your usual footwear when relevant.
Continue the care journey
The right next step depends on the clinical picture.
Explore the related pathways that may be discussed after assessment.
Make an appointment
Find the right next step for diabetic foot risk assessment.
Our team can help you understand what needs assessment and what information to bring. Diagnosis and treatment depend on an in-person review.
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Dr. A. Nirupan Chakkaravarthy
Consultant Podiatrist · Limb Salvage Specialist
This guide is for general education and does not replace an in-person assessment.