Diabetic Foot Care in West Auckland

Diabetes is a long-term health condition where the body struggles to regulate blood sugar (glucose) levels properly. This happens because of problems with insulin, the hormone responsible for moving glucose from the blood into cells for energy.

There are several types:

• Type 1 Diabetes – an autoimmune condition where the pancreas stops producing insulin. It usually starts in childhood or young adulthood.
• Type 2 Diabetes – the most common type, where the body doesn’t produce enough insulin or becomes resistant to it. This may be linked to lifestyle and genetics.
• Other Types – including gestational diabetes (during pregnancy) or rarer, genetically linked forms.

All types of diabetes can affect the feet by reducing circulation and sensation. This makes it harder to feel pain or notice injuries, and slows down healing, which is why podiatry care is so important.