Nobel Diabetic Foot Care
taking Every Step With You
One-Stop Multidisciplinary Service
Get the Right Care in one trip
Nobel Diabetic Foot Care is a multidisciplinary clinic that strives to provide a fast-track holistic diabetic foot management. Our core diabetic foot team consists of orthopaedic surgeons, podiatrists, and nurses that will take care of you throughout your recovery journey.
We also work closely with vascular surgeons, endocrinologists, and infectious disease to ensure that our patient receive the necessary care as needed.
With extensive experience in the area of diabetic foot management, our team strives to reduce diabetes-related amputations in Singapore and across Asia.
Our Services
Why is Diabetic Foot Care essential?
How are we Different?
Save Time, Save Legs
Diabetic foot amputation is often a result of delayed treatment that has led to severe infections beyond limb salvage.
Therefore, the key to preventing amputation is time.
At Nobel Diabetic Foot Care, we emphasize the importance of timely care to mitigate risks and salvage your limb.
This is why we built a team for you. Our multidisciplinary approach will minimise any delay in treatment and guide you to recovery.
What to Expect On Your First Visit?
Our diabetic foot care team will listen to your concerns and ask you necessary questions related to the condition.
Our team will perform a comprehensive assessment and relevant tests to evaluate your condition. This may include neurological and blood circulatory tests.
Our team will discuss a detailed care plan with you, all in one appointment. This will significantly minimise any delay in treatment for you.
Upon receiving your consent, we will proceed to begin your treatment. Our team will take every step with you on your recovery journey.
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Our Clinic Location
Mount Elizabeth Novena Hospital
FAQ
What is a diabetic foot?
A diabetic foot typically refers to complications in the foot resulting from diabetes. These can include nerve damage (diabetic peripheral neuropathy), poor circulation (peripheral arterial disease), and diabetic foot ulcers.
Diabetic foot complications often occur in individuals with poorly controlled blood sugar levels, or longstanding history of diabetes. A person with other diabetic complications, such as retinopathy or kidney disease, also has higher risk of developing a diabetic foot complication.
How can I prevent diabetic foot complications?
- Control your diabetes. A good blood sugar control is the primary and most important factor in preventing any diabetic foot complication.
- Attend your annual diabetic foot screening with your diabetes nurse or podiatrist. You may need more than one foot screening in a year if you have a higher risk of developing a diabetic foot complication.
- Check and inspect your feet daily. You may use a mirror to help you look for any cuts, open wounds, or unusual lesions. Seek medical attention immediately if you noticed any unusual appearance or any wounds that are healing within 1 to 2 weeks.
- Always wear supportive shoes that provide sufficient cushioning and covers your feet. It is also important to wear slippers at home, especially one that covers the toes to protect yourself from any cuts or injuries.
- Clean and cover any open wounds with sterile dressings. This will prevent any severe foot infections from developing.
When should I see a diabetic foot specialist?
Early medical attention is crucial to effectively manage diabetic foot complications. If you notice any unusual changes in your feet, such as open wounds, redness, swelling, numbness, or pain, you should see a specialist immediately to prevent further complications. Avoiding delay is the key to prevent amputations, so do not wait before seeking help.
What does a multidisciplinary diabetic foot clinic do?
Unlike a usual clinic setting where you will only see a specific medical professional or specialist, a multidisciplinary clinic brings together various medical professionals to provide comprehensive care for diabetic foot conditions. At Nobel Diabetic Foot Care, our team consist of Orthopaedic Surgeon and Podiatrists who work closely together to review and manage patient’s conditions. The presence of multiple specialties together allow a seamless discussion and decision on the holistic care plan that our patient needs.
This approach ensures all aspects of your foot health are addressed, from as early as prevention to providing necessary treatment. This will also save you from needing to wait for referrals and multiple appointments, therefore there is minimal delay to treatment.
Multidisciplinary care is a research-proven strategy in improving the outcomes of diabetic foot complication. You can read this article to understand more about the approach.
What are the treatment options for diabetic foot conditions?
The treatment options largely depend on your presenting condition as different complications requires different treatment.
For treatment of a non-complex diabetic foot ulcer, treatment often requires wound debridement, specialised dressings and the use of offloading devices to heal and prevent recurrence.
If you are suffering from peripheral arterial disease, oral medications or surgical intervention to improve the blood flow may be necessary.
For treatment for Charcot foot, a total contact case and immobilisation will be key to preventing permanent foot deformities.
For serious diabetic foot infections, which may be life-threatening, admission and surgical intervention may be necessary.
Your medical professional should fully assess your condition before recommending a treatment plan. At Nobel Diabetic Foot Care, our team of Orthopaedic surgeons and podiatrist will examine and discuss your treatment together as a team, ensuring that you receive a holistic management.
Do I need a referral letter?
You do not need a referral letter to make an appointment with us. We accept direct booking for any individuals with concerns regarding their diabetic foot problems. However, if you already have a referral letter, we highly encourage that you bring them along for the appointment.
What should I bring along for the appointment?
To allow our diabetic foot team to better understand your current medical history, we highly encourage that you bring along any recent medical reports, including medication list, blood test results, and discharge summary if possible. However, if you do not have any, do not worry as we will also perform the necessary investigation during your appointment.
Do you accept international patients?
Yes, we accept patients of any nationalities. Our goal is to help as many patients as possible to reduce the rate of diabetes-related amputation worldwide.
Will my treatment be covered by insurance?
Our multidisciplinary diabetic foot team is led by our orthopaedic surgeon under Island Orthopaedic Consultants. Being a panel specialist of various insurance companies, insurance coverage is possible. We recommend that you check with your insurer or contact us to find out more.
