Diabetic Care

Diabetic Care services offered in Plano, TX

If you’re one of the 38.4 million Americans with diabetes, you can rely on the diabetic foot care services available at Restore Foot & Ankle Specialists. In addition to preventive foot exams, experienced podiatrists Sirisha Pokala, DPM, and Gireesh Reddy, DPM, offer advanced treatments for diabetes-related complications, including nonhealing foot ulcers and nerve damage. The team also specializes in diabetic limb salvage and reconstruction surgery to prevent the need for amputation. Call the Plano, Texas, office today to schedule a diabetic care appointment, or book a consultation online.

Why is diabetic care important?

People with diabetes are at special risk of ulcers and other foot conditions that can ultimately lead to the loss of their feet and toes.

The diabetic care available at Restore Foot & Ankle Specialists focuses on preventing infections, open wounds, and other diabetes-related complications.

The team takes a patient-centered approach to diabetic care plans to keep your feet and toenails healthy. They also specialize in advanced treatments to preserve your foot health and function.

When should I schedule a diabetic care consultation?

Schedule a diabetic care consultation at Restore Foot & Ankle Specialists if you or your child has type 1 or type 2 diabetes and are at increased risk of foot-related complications.

You should also schedule an appointment if you have existing foot issues from diabetes, such as:

Pain
Numbness
Tingling
Nonhealing wounds

These issues stem from diabetic neuropathy, a condition that describes damage to the peripheral nervous system from uncontrolled blood sugar levels.

Diabetic neuropathy can lessen your ability to feel cuts and other injuries on the foot in the early stages. A loss of sensation in your feet can lead to the worsening of open wounds, severe infections, and the death of skin tissue.

The podiatry team offers preventive foot exams to check for abrasions, cuts, and other damage before they worsen. They can also access existing diabetes-related foot issues that aren’t healing properly.

What services are included in diabetic care?

Restore Foot & Ankle Specialists provide preventive foot care services for diabetic adults and children, including foot exams and toenail care. The team teaches you how to inspect your feet daily for injuries and how to care for your skin and nails.

The podiatrists also specialize in diabetic limb salvage and reconstruction surgery as an alternative to foot amputation. Your surgeon focuses on reconstructing a damaged limb to restore its functionality.

The team also offers minimally invasive bunion surgery to correct abnormal bends in the big toe joint. While bunions aren’t always a side effect of diabetes, the nerve damage the disease causes can increase risk factors for the toe deformity.

Call Restore Foot & Ankle Specialists today to learn more about the benefits of diabetic care, or book an appointment online.