Blueprint Podiatry specialises in comprehensive diabetic foot care

What is diabetic foot care?

Diabetic foot care is the regular assessment and management of the feet in people living with diabetes, where reduced sensation (neuropathy) and circulation changes can raise the risk of ulcers, infections and other complications. At Blueprint Podiatry in Tuggerah, our podiatry team helps you stay ahead of these risks with structured checks, personalised plans and practical education — so small problems are caught early, before they become serious ones [1].

How does Blueprint Podiatry care for diabetic feet?

When diabetes is involved, prevention and early detection make all the difference. Our podiatrists provide a comprehensive diabetic foot assessment that typically includes:

• Neurological screening to check sensation and identify any signs of neuropathy.
• Vascular (circulation) checks to assess blood flow to your feet.
• Skin and nail review, including high-risk pressure areas, corns, calluses and any breaks in the skin.
• Footwear and pressure assessment — because ill-fitting shoes are a common, preventable cause of trouble.

From there, we build a personalised management plan matched to your individual risk level. For most patients this means scheduled review appointments, routine and protective foot and nail care, and clear, jargon-free education on what to watch for at home between visits. Where there's a wound or area of breakdown, we provide wound management and offload pressure from the affected site, and we'll coordinate with your GP, endocrinologist or diabetes team where appropriate — accurate diagnosis and timely treatment of any infection follows current clinical guidelines [2].

Custom orthotics and offloading

If high-pressure areas or foot mechanics are contributing to your risk, our team may recommend custom orthotics to help redistribute load away from vulnerable spots. We use weightbearing 3D scanning and design patient-matched left and right devices that are 3D printed in-house — so there's no external-lab delay and we can fine-tune as your needs change.

Who this suits

This service suits anyone living with type 1 or type 2 diabetes who wants to protect their long-term foot health — whether you've never had a foot problem and want to stay that way, or you're managing neuropathy, circulation concerns or a healing wound and need ongoing, attentive care.

Funding and rebates

Diabetic foot care may be claimable under a Medicare Enhanced Primary Care (EPC) plan from your GP (a small gap applies — we don't bulk bill). We also offer DVA care for Gold and White card holders with no gap, HICAPS on-the-spot private health claiming, and NDIS for self- and plan-managed participants. Please note we don't provide home or aged-care facility visits.

Related conditions and services

• Diabetes & Foot Problems
• Peripheral Neuropathy
• Ulcers and Wounds
• Neurovascular Foot Assessment
• Wound Management

Practitioners offering this service

• Ally McIllhatton - Tuggerah Clinic
• Remy Kozary - Tuggerah Clinic

Our clinics offering this service

• Tuggerah Clinic