Comprehensive Care for High-Risk Feet
Proactive management, clinical expertise, and specialized solutions designed to keep you active and safe.
Diabetes is a disease that affects people day-to-day, and the feet are usually the first to feel the effects. An untreated small blister, callus, and cracked heels can turn into a serious medical problem. Nerve damage (peripheral neuropathy) and poor circulation are two conditions that can result in the masking of minor injuries.
At our Foot Clinic and Orthotic Center in Markham, our registered chiropodists offer complete clinical-grade care tailored specifically to the needs of diabetic patients. We focus on prevention, early detection and gentle treatment to help you maintain your mobility and independence over the long term.
We offer the following main services for diabetic foot:
Comprehensive examination of the neurovascular system: nerve sensation testing and circulation testing helps you detect subtle changes in your body before they become a problem.
Safe clinical maintenance for preventing skin breakdown and ulcerations includes cutting of nails in a sterile and professional manner and reduction of corns and calluses by an expert.
We can also custom fit you with accommodative orthotics and diabetic orthopedic shoes to relieve pressure points and protect vulnerable areas.
Patient education is teaching you what you need to know to safely check your feet at home, keep up proper daily hygiene, and identify early warning signs you should be aware of.
Essential Daily Foot Care Tips for People with Diabetes
Inspect Your Feet Daily
Wash and Dry Gently
Moisturize Carefully
Wear Proper Shoes and Socks
Leave Surgery to the Professionals
Custom Accommodative Orthotics for Diabetic Feet
Specialized support designed to cushion, protect, and relieve high-pressure areas.
Standard orthotics are sometimes too rigid for sensitive, high-risk diabetic feet. This is why our Markham clinic specializes in accommodative foot orthotics, custom-built to absorb shock, redistribute pressure away from tender bony prominences, and protect sensitive areas from friction and ulceration.
These custom devices use ultra-soft, multi-layered cushioning materials to conform to your foot’s unique shape for maximum safety, comfort, and protection with every step you take.
Anodyne Diabetic Shoes
Anodyne diabetic orthopedic shoes are specially made shoes that help people with diabetes avoid foot ulcers and injuries by offering additional support, cushioning, and protection.
Advantage for people with diabetes:
- Lowers the risk of foot ulcers by reducing pressure points and friction
- Increases comfort with enhanced support and cushioning
- Great for fitting accommodative custom foot orthotics
- Prevents injuries to delicate feet, promoting overall foot health
Need help with diabetic foot care?
Begin Protecting Feet Today. Never Too Early.
If you care about your feet or have a foot and ankle problem, Mount Joy Foot Clinic & Orthotic Center is the place to be. Our chiropodists provide compassionate, expert care to ensure your comfort while walking. Book your appointment with us today and take the first step toward healthier and happier feet!
Frequently Asked Questions about Diabetes and Feet
When you have diabetes, reduced nerve sensation (neuropathy) and decreased blood flow mean a small nick or over-trimming can easily turn into an open wound or infection without you realizing it. Over-the-counter corn removers and bathroom tools like razor blades or sharp clippers are particularly dangerous because chemical burns and deep cuts are a leading cause of diabetic foot ulcers.
Even if you have no pain or visible symptoms, you should have a comprehensive diabetic foot assessment at least once a year. Diabetes often causes loss of sensation in the feet gradually, meaning high-pressure areas or poor circulation can develop without causing any pain. If you have existing neuropathy, calluses, or poor circulation, your chiropodist may recommend visits every 2 to 3 months.
How a Chiropodist Helps: During a routine assessment, a chiropodist performs neurological tests (checking light touch and vibration sensory levels) and vascular checks (evaluating arterial blood flow and pulses). This allows us to catch invisible risk factors long before a blister or ulcer ever forms
We generally advise against soaking your feet if you live with diabetes. Soaking can dry out the skin over time, causing it to crack and open pathways for bacteria. Furthermore, if diabetic neuropathy has impaired your heat perception, water that feels comfortably warm to your hands might actually be hot enough to scald or burn the skin on your feet.
How a Chiropodist Helps: We provide guidance on safe daily hygiene routines, recommend barrier-repair moisturizers suited for diabetic skin, and offer professional treatments for dry, cracked heels without risking thermal injuries or moisture-induced skin breakdown.
Walking barefoot leaves your feet unprotected against accidental stubs, hidden splinters, tiny debris, or pet dander. If nerve damage is present, you may step on a sharp object and walk on it all day without feeling it, creating a deep wound before it’s discovered. Additionally, walking barefoot places unfiltered pressure directly onto the delicate structures under your foot.
How a Chiropodist Helps: Chiropodists evaluate your gait and foot structure to recommend indoor supportive footwear or specialized offloading solutions that cushion your soles and redistribute high-pressure zones to protect your skin 24/7.
Treat any minor foot injury as an urgent matter. Wash the area gently with mild soap and water, apply a clean dry dressing, avoid putting direct pressure on it, and do not apply harsh chemicals like rubbing alcohol or iodine. Monitor it closely, and if it doesn't improve within 24 to 48 hours—or if you notice warmth, swelling, or drainage—contact a foot specialist right away.
How a Chiropodist Helps: Chiropodists provide immediate wound care interventions, such as professional debridement and pressure-relieving techniques, to stop a simple cut from progressing into a severe infection or chronic diabetic ulcer.
Regular socks often have tight elastic bands that cut off circulation and thick toe seams that rub against your skin, causing painful blisters. Diabetic socks are built without tight elastic tops so they won't pinch your legs, feature flat, seamless toes to prevent sores, and use special moisture-wicking fabric to keep your feet dry and infection-free.
How a Chiropodist Helps: We check your leg circulation to ensure you pick the safest sock for your feet. If you suffer from swelling or poor blood flow, wearing the wrong type can actually cause more harm than good, so a professional fit makes all the difference.
