The specific challenges of diabetic feet
- Reduced pain sensation — peripheral neuropathy means an injury can go unnoticed and lead to infection
- Dry skin on the feet — autonomic neuropathy impairs the sebaceous glands, causing cracks that become an entry point for infection
- Slow healing — angiopathy (impaired blood flow) means even small wounds can take an exceptionally long time to heal
- Foot deformities — motor neuropathy contributes to bunions and hammer toes, and pressure leads to calluses and ulcer risk
- Reduced local immunity — hyperglycaemia encourages bacterial growth, making infections harder to control
Podology pedicure for diabetics
This is not a standard cosmetic pedicure. It's a specialist treatment that requires a podologist experienced in diabetic care.
How often?
We recommend regular visits every 4–6 weeks. Diabetic foot care calls for systematic prevention, not spot treatment. It's better to prevent a problem than wait for it to appear.
What does the technician check at every visit?
- Skin condition: cracks, maceration, wounds
- Nails: ingrown, thickened, fungal
- Calluses and corns: early intervention
- Swelling: asymmetric swelling is a warning sign
- Skin colour: pale or bluish tones can indicate circulation problems
- Foot temperature: a difference between the two feet can be diagnostically significant
Daily home rules for diabetics
- Check your feet every day — use a mirror or take a photo of the sole of your foot
- Wash with lukewarm water (check with a thermometer) — never hot
- Dry thoroughly between the toes — moisture encourages fungal infection
- Urea cream (15–25%) on heels and soles (avoid the spaces between toes)
- Cotton socks without tight elastic at the ankle
- Properly fitted shoes with no pressure seams — always check inside before putting them on
- Don't walk barefoot — not even at home
When to see a doctor immediately?
Our approach
At J'ADORE, diabetic pedicures are performed by technicians with a podology certification and experience in diabetic care. Every visit is documented.
