DIABETIC FEET & ARTHRITIS
SPECIALIST CARE WHEN YOU NEED IT MOST

Dedicated diabetic foot care

The rise of diabetes has been in the news a lot of late. 
More than three million people in the UK are being treated 
for diabetes - an increase of nearly 60% in the past 
10 years. Despite the effect the condition can have on your 
feet, podiatry for people with diabetes is one of the most 
overlooked aspects of diabetes management. Betafeet 
Podiatry, based in both Tring and Hemel Hempstead, 
offers a personal and sensitive service from qualified 
podiatrists to tackle issues such as diabetic foot pain 
and diabetic foot ulcers.

How can diabetes affect my feet?

Over time, high blood glucose levels can damage the nerve systems in your body, preventing important messages getting to and from your brain. As the nerves to your legs and feet are the longest ones, they are most likely to be affected. Nerve damage is also sometimes called neuropathy, and it can lead to the damage to sensory nerves, motor nerves and autonomic nerves. This nerve damage can allow injuries or conditions such as diabetic foot ulcers to remain unnoticed.

Diabetic foot assessments explained

Betafeet Podiatry is based in Tring and Hemel Hempstead 
and dedicated to providing expert chiropody services 
throughout Hertfordshire areas. We offer a discreet, 
sympathetic diabetic foot care service, which will include 
performing checks on your feet. These may include -
  • Neurological assessment
  • Vascular assessment
  • Dermatological assessment
  • Musculoskeletal assessment
  • Risk assessment

Caring for your foot arthritis

Rheumatoid arthritis can cause painful swelling and 
inflammation on your joints, especially the smaller joints in 
your hands and feet. If you are suffering from toe arthritis 
or ankle arthritis, our qualified podiatrists at Betafeet 
Podiatry can provide treatments that will alleviate your 
symptoms. Serving most Hertfordshire areas from our 
clinics in Tring and Hemel Hempstead, we offer a service 
that is both personal and professional.

UNDERSTANDING RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS

The specific cause of rheumatoid arthritis is unknown but there are a few different ideas. Some people may be genetically more likely to develop rheumatoid arthritis but it usually takes a chemical or environmental trigger to activate the disease. Rheumatoid arthritis causes your body's immune system to turn against itself, and therefore instead of protecting the joints, the body produces substances that attack and inflame them. This can particularly affect the feet, especially with ankle arthritis or toe arthritis.

FOOT ARTHRITIS SYMPTOMS TO WATCH OUT FOR

Our professionals are able to offer expert advice and 
recommendations on which treatments will best alleviate 
your personal foot arthritis symptoms, which may include:
  • Joint pain
  • General stiffness
  • Swelling
  • Tiredness
  • Fever
  • Loss of appetite
  • Sudden weight loss

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