Diabetes can affect your nerves and blood circulation, making your feet more vulnerable to infections and ulcers. Regular foot care and early treatment are key to preventing serious complications.
Annual foot checks save lives.
Everyone with diabetes should have their feet checked by a healthcare professional at least once a year.
Up to 25%
of people with diabetes will develop a foot ulcer in their lifetime.
80%
of amputations are preceded by a foot ulcer.
Early detection
and treatment can prevent ulcers and amputations.
Our goal
is to keep you active, independent and ulcer-free.
Complete evaluation of foot structure, sensation, circulation and skin condition.
Specialised treatment for foot ulcers with regular monitoring and wound care.
Blood flow assessment using ultrasound to check circulation.
Nerve function testing to detect loss of sensation (nerve damage).
Personalised recommendations for proper diabetic footwear.
Specialised management of Charcot neuro-arthropathy.
Your first appointment pathway (30–60 minutes)
Please bring the following items to your appointment:
• A list of your current medications.
• Any reports from foot-related tests or treatment carried out outside Dasman Diabetes Institute.
• The shoes you wear most often, so we can check they’re suitable.
• Socks and shoes that are easy to remove, since your feet will be examined at every visit.
Step 1: Annual assessment or Referred to Podiatry.
There are two methods you can access the care provided by the podiatry team, you can ask your diabetes doctor here at Dasman Diabetes Institute to refer you or as a registered patient we may complete your annual diabetes assessment.
Step 2: Your first appointment (30–60 minutes)
A full foot assessment: your history is taken, then your skin, nails, foot shape, circulation and feeling are checked in turn. We’ll discuss your results and agree a personal care plan with you before you leave, including your risk category and how often you’ll be seen.
Step 3: Your risk rating
Based on your assessment, you’ll be told your risk category: Low, Moderate, High, or Urgent and this is recorded in your notes so every member of the team can see it at future visits.
Between appointments:
Your risk category is based on how things stand today, it can change. If you notice a new wound, or a hot, red or swollen foot, contact us straight away rather than waiting for your next scheduled visit.
Ongoing care matched to your risk
• Low risk: annual review, which may be carried out by a nurse; conservative foot care if needed.
• Moderate risk: review every 3–6 months with a podiatrist.
• High risk: review every 1–3 months with a podiatrist.
• Urgent / active problem: same-day or next-available appointment, with regular follow-up until the problem resolves.
If you notice a new wound, or a hot, red or swollen foot, contact us straight away rather than waiting for your next scheduled visit.
Your foot assessment is normal, and this means you have a low risk of developing diabetic foot problems. Your feet must be checked by the podiatrist or nurse yearly as your risk status may change, and you may not notice these changes. As your feet are in good condition, you may not need regular treatment.
Your foot assessment is abnormal, and this means you have a moderate risk of developing diabetic foot problems. This means you need to take extra care of your feet. Your feet should be checked by the podiatrist every 3-6 months.
Your foot assessment is abnormal, and this means you have a High risk of developing diabetic foot problems. This means you need to take extra care of your feet. Your feet should be checked by the podiatrist every 1-3 months.
Your foot assessment is urgent, and this means you currently have an active foot problem that requires urgent care and attention. The podiatrist will arrange regular appointments with you to manage this problem.
A 10-question self-assessment tool that evaluates foot health risk in-line with IWGDF. This does not replace a clinical assessment completed by a trained professional.
1
Know Your Foot Risk in Under 2 Minutes
Take our quick 10-question check to understand your risk and get personalized advice.
2
Get Clear Clinical Care Recommendations
Receive immediate, evidence-based recommendations aligned with international guidelines (NICE & IWGDF) on how often you need professional care.
3
Protect Your Long-Term Mobility and Health
Whether your risk is low, moderate, or urgent, knowing where you stand empowers you to take the exact right steps to avoid serious foot problems.
Access digital booklets, brochures, and downloadable care guides that include foot guides, exercises, risk management and more.
View booklets hereExperienced professionals dedicated to your foot health.
Senior Podiatrist
BSc Podiatry (Hons)
Marwa Suwar is a senior podiatrist at Dasman Diabetes Institute, specialising in diabetes-related foot health, advanced wound care, high-risk foot management and education. She has over two decades of clinical experience across Kuwait, the United Kingdom and the Gulf region, caring for patients with diabetic foot ulcers, vascular foot complications, complex wounds and acute foot problems. Marwa trained in Podiatry at University College London. She previously held senior roles at the Royal Free NHS Foundation Trust and Cleveland Clinic London.
Senior Podiatrist
BSc Podiatry (Hons)
Rachel Mcglynn is a senior podiatrist at Dasman Diabetes Institute with over 13 year's experience in diabetic foot assessment, prevention and management. She specialises in evidence based diabetic foot assessment and treatment, peripheral arterial disease assessment and diabetic foot ulcer management. She is actively involved in education and training healthcare professionals across Kuwait to improve diabetic foot complications and improve patient outcomes. Rachel has worked in the UK NHS, Singapore and United Arab Emirates gaining extensive experience in various health sectors in improving patient outcomes. Rachel graduated from University of Salford and is registered with the Health Care Professionals Council (HCPC) UK.
Specialist Podiatrist
BSc Podiatry (Hons)
Ali Anwar is a specialist podiatrist at Dasman Diabetes Institute with over 7 years of experience. Ali specialises in the management of diabetic foot complications including ulcer management and Charcot foot treatment. He leads patient education programs and is committed to preventing amputations through early intervention. Ali has worked in several NHS trusts, across primary and secondary acute diabetic foot care in a multi-disciplinary foot team. He graduated from the University of Huddersfield and maintains his professional registration with the Health Care Professionals Council (HCPC).
A podiatrist is a healthcare practitioner who specializes in the management of complications relating to the foot, ankle and leg.
A list of current medications, all reports relating to any treatment or tests carried out outside of Dasman Diabetes Institute and the footwear you regularly wear to be assessed for suitability.
As a person living with diabetes, you must be seen minimum of once per year for your annual assessment but based upon your risk rating or treatment plan you may be asked to attend more regularly.
A diabetic foot ulcer is a break in the skin on your foot. In the vast majority of cases these do heal but require regular dressing, cast or supportive boot. If left untreated they can lead to serious infection.
You must attend the clinic immediately if you present with any wound to your foot.
There are several simple steps you can take regularly to help keep your feet healthy and reduce the risk of foot problems:
Small, consistent steps can make a positive difference to your foot health.
The podiatry department is located on the ground floor on the right hand-side once you enter from the main entrance. We are situated on the clinical side between the phlebotomy clinic and the adult diabetes clinic, this maybe referred to as B-side.
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