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Foot & Ankle · Everyday foot care

Diabetic foot care

With diabetes, routine foot care is not routine. It is protection. Small problems can become serious quickly when sensation or circulation is reduced.

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Foot and ankle examination

What we do

Regular foot checks, nail and callus care, footwear guidance, wound management and early treatment of problems before they escalate. When structural problems like Charcot foot develop, Dr. Jones also performs reconstruction.

Call right away for

  • A sore or wound that is not healing
  • A warm, red or swollen foot
  • New numbness, color change or drainage

Common questions

How often should someone with diabetes see a podiatrist?

It depends on your risk level. Many patients benefit from a check at least once a year, and more often if they have nerve damage or a history of wounds.

Medically reviewed by Keith W.V. Johnson, MD, FAAOS · Updated September 28, 2026

Educational information, not medical advice. Content pending Dr. Jones's review.

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No referral needed. Complex cases and second opinions welcome.

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