If you or your partner have diabetes, you need to understand this: foot complications are the single most dangerous, yet preventable threat to your quality of life.

The statistics are grim. In the UK alone, over 180 diabetes-related amputations happen every week — that’s nearly 10,000 amputations a year. And the vast majority of these devastating surgeries could have been avoided with simple, early foot care.

The Terrifying Reality of Diabetic Foot Problems

People with diabetes are up to 30 times more likely to undergo a lower limb amputation than those without the condition. Most of these amputations begin with a seemingly minor foot ulcer — a small wound that often goes unnoticed due to nerve damage (neuropathy). Diabetes can impair the body’s ability to heal, so what starts as a tiny sore can linger and become infected, spreading silently and aggressively.

Imagine losing a toe, foot, or even part of your leg because of small a blister or cut. This isn’t just a possibility — it’s a reality for thousands every year. It is therefore, extremely important that everything is done to ensure the feet remain intact.

Why Are Diabetic Feet So Vulnerable?

• Nerve damage (neuropathy) means you may not feel pain or pressure. A sharp object, tight shoes, or repeated rubbing can cause serious injuries you don’t even know about.

• Poor circulation slows healing dramatically. Even small wounds take forever to close, giving infections a chance to take hold.

• Structural changes to your feet cause uneven pressure points, making some areas far more likely to break down.

Don’t Wait Until It’s an Emergency

Too many people with diabetes ignore their feet until pain or visible wounds appear. By then, it might be too late. Ulcers that go untreated can rapidly worsen, leading to infection, gangrene, and ultimately amputation.

The thought is terrifying, but it’s preventable.

It is therefore, extremely important that everything is done to ensure the feet remain intact.

How a Biomechanical Foot Health Check Can Protect Your Feet

A biomechanical foot health check combined with advanced Footscan pressure mapping is a crucial step to:

• Detect dangerous pressure points before wounds develop

• Identify gait and alignment problems that increase your risk of injury

• Recommend the right footwear to protect vulnerable areas

• Provide targeted exercises to reduce pressure and improve circulation

This simple, painless assessment could be the difference between preserving your feet, or facing life-changing amputation. Early detection is key to preventing serious complications.

Don’t Gamble with Your Feet — Book a Consultation NOW

Ignoring diabetic foot health is a gamble no one should take. If you notice numbness, hard skin, redness, swelling, or any changes in foot shape, don’t delay.

Every day you wait, the risk grows.

Early detection and expert care can protect you from pain, infection, and the devastating consequences of amputation.

Your feet are your foundation. Don’t let diabetes take them away.

Book a consultation with Limitless Orthotics today.