Diabetic Foot Risk Assessment
Diabetic Foot Risk Assessment in India
At Elegance Diabetic Foot & Ulcer Clinic (EDFC), we believe most diabetic foot ulcers and amputations are preventable, if the risk is caught early. Our Diabetic Foot Risk Assessment is the first and most important step in that prevention journey, led personally by Dr. Ashutosh Shah, one of India's leading diabetic foot and limb salvage specialists.
As India's first dedicated chain of foot care clinics, EDFC uses a structured, evidence-based risk grading protocol, not a generic checkup, to tell you exactly where your feet stand today, and what needs to happen next to keep them safe. This assessment is part of our full Assessment & Diagnostics programme and sits within our Comprehensive Foot Evaluation.
Why a Diabetic Foot Risk Assessment Matters
People with diabetes lose protective sensation in their feet gradually and painlessly, which is precisely why small wounds go unnoticed until they become serious. According to the International Diabetes Federation, diabetes affects over 100 million people in India, and a large share of them are at risk of foot complications without knowing it. A structured foot risk screening in India, done at least once a year, can:
- Identify nerve damage (neuropathy) before numbness leads to unnoticed injury
- Catch poor circulation early, before it delays healing
- Flag skin, nail, and structural changes that commonly precede ulcers
- Classify your feet into a clear risk category (Low, Moderate, High, Active Risk)
- Guide a personalised prevention plan for footwear, follow-up frequency, and home care
Dr. Shah's approach is built on a simple principle: "You cannot protect what you haven't measured." Every patient walks out with a documented risk grade, not just reassurance.
What Our Diabetic Foot Risk Assessment Includes
- Detailed history review: diabetes duration, sugar control, past ulcers, smoking, kidney or eye complications
- Visual and structural foot exam: skin condition, calluses, nail health, deformities, prior surgery sites
- Neuropathy testing: monofilament and vibration perception testing to check protective sensation, similar in scope to our dedicated Neuropathy Assessment
- Vascular screening: pulse check and, where indicated, Doppler/ABI testing for blood flow, aligned with our Vascular Assessment
- Pressure point evaluation: identifying areas prone to callus or ulcer formation
- Footwear check: assessing whether current footwear is contributing to risk, feeding into our Footwear Assessment if needed
- Final risk grading: an internationally recognised classification based on the IWGDF risk stratification guidelines, with a written care plan
Who Should Get This Assessment
- Anyone diagnosed with diabetes for 5+ years
- Patients with reduced or no sensation in the feet
- Those with a history of foot ulcers, calluses, or foot surgery, see our Diabetic Foot Ulcer condition page for related symptoms
- Patients with poor circulation, smoking history, or kidney/eye complications from diabetes
- Anyone noticing changes in foot shape, color, or skin texture, including early signs of Charcot Foot
- Patients being referred by their diabetologist or physician for a specialist opinion
Why Choose EDFC and Dr. Ashutosh Shah
- India's first dedicated chain of foot care clinics, foot care is our sole focus, not an add-on service
- Assessment led by Dr. Ashutosh Shah, a specialist in diabetic foot care, limb salvage, and reconstructive foot surgery
- Structured, internationally aligned risk grading, not a vague "your feet look fine"
- Direct pathway into further diagnostics and treatment, including our Non-Surgical Wound Management and Diabetic Foot Surgery services, if risk is found
- Clinics in Surat (Head Office) and Vizianagaram, with WhatsApp-based photo consultations for patients elsewhere in India, see all OPD Centers
What Happens After Your Assessment
Based on your risk grade, Dr. Shah's team will recommend one of the following:
- Low risk: Annual review plus foot care education from our EDFC Academy
- Moderate risk: 6-monthly review plus footwear guidance via our Footwear & Offloading service
- High risk: 3-monthly review plus specialised offloading footwear plus closer monitoring
- Active risk (existing ulcer/infection): Immediate referral into our Ulcer Assessment and Infection Assessment pathway
You can read real patient outcomes on our Success Stories page.
Book Your Diabetic Foot Risk Assessment
Don't wait for a wound to appear. Book a consultation with Dr. Ashutosh Shah at EDFC, or send a photo of your foot on WhatsApp for quick guidance.
Call: +91 832 050 0350 WhatsApp: Available for photo-based consultation Clinics: Surat, Gujarat (Head Office) | Vizianagaram, Andhra Pradesh
For general questions, visit our FAQ page or read more on our Blog.