Heronwood Foot and Ankle Call

Diabetic foot care in Port St. Lucie

Diabetes can reduce feeling and blood flow in the feet, so a blister or small cut can go unnoticed. Regular foot checks help catch problems while they are small.

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Your diabetic foot exam

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At each visit the doctor checks the skin, nails and shape of your feet, tests feeling with a soft nylon filament, checks the pulses in your feet and looks at your shoes. We can send a note to your primary care doctor or endocrinologist.

Care between visits

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  • Check both feet daily, between the toes too. Use a mirror or ask for help.
  • Wear shoes and socks, even at home and at the beach.
  • Moisturize the skin, not between the toes.
  • Call us about any new cut, blister, sore, color change or swelling.

Call the same day for a sore that is draining, a toe or foot that turns red, hot or swollen, or a new sore with a fever. If you feel very unwell, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.

Nails, corns and calluses

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Thick nails, corns and calluses can press on the skin underneath. We trim and treat them in the office, so you do not have to cut close to the skin yourself.

Medicare and many plans cover routine nail and callus care only for some medical conditions. We check your coverage before we start.

Questions about diabetic foot care

How often should I have my feet checked?

The American Diabetes Association recommends a full foot exam at least once a year for adults with diabetes, and more often for people who have lost feeling or had a foot ulcer. The doctor will suggest a schedule for you.

Do I need a referral?

Some insurance plans ask for a referral from your primary care doctor. Call us with your plan name and we will tell you what it needs.

Reviewed by Dr. Rosalind Quenneville, DPM, October 7, 2026