Well, perhaps not everything , but quite a lot (!) Both type 1 and type 2 diabetes can have a significant impact on the feet. Complications primarily result from high (poorly controlled) blood sugar levels which damage the nerves (neuropathy) and blood vessels in the feet. There are an estimated 4.5 million people with diabetes in the UK alone. Foot problems are not inevitable . The chance of developing complications associated with diabetes can be minimised by carefully m

Before we get started, we'll just address the elephant in the blog space - what's the difference between a podiatrist and a chiropodist? Nothing. Absolutely nothing. And so the difference between a podiatrist/chiropodist and a foot health practitioner (FHP)is what then? A podiatrist/chiropodist and a foot health practitioner are both healthcare professionals specialising in the care of the feet and lower limbs, but they differ in terms of their training , scope of practice

Other causes of odd looking toenails.

Most people have a space under the arch or instep of the foot when they stand, although the depth of this space can vary. You may notice...

Back in September I did an interview with Jessica Silver at ElWell; an Oxfordshire-based wellbeing company offering tailored support to...

Nail surgery is a procedure to remove either the entire nail plate (total nail avulsion), or slivers from either side of the nail...

top tips to keep feet in good condition

Raynaud’s (‘Ray-nose’) is an oversensitivity of the small blood vessels to changes in temperature which affects the extremities,...

What is a verruca?

Oxfordshire Chiropody is transferring to biodegradable sundries to try and minimise damage to the planet.

First of all – ouch! Chilblains are itchy, painful, swollen, red patches on your hands and feet caused by exposure to the cold. They...

What's up with this foot? There's a cracking infection between the right first and second toes. Signs of Bacterial Infection - is it...

A corn is a focal area of thickened skin that forms as a result of pressure, friction or rubbing. Typically, they are found over...

I have lost count of the number of times a patient says to me when I first meet them, " the last chiropodist cut me ". This is real live skin with verrrry sharp implements and unfortunately accidents do happen. Yes, some haems (as they are colloquially known) can definitely be avoided, and will be related to your clinicians eyesight and skill. But sometimes the body creates little curve balls to give us chiropodists a bad rep. A 'nail tuft' is one of those curve balls. I

It is estimated that 50% of diagnoses are incorrect and that, actually, your thickened, discoloured crumbly nail has come about due to traum