What is high-risk diabetic foot screening?

High-risk diabetic foot screening is a programme of frequent, intensive foot checks for people whose feet are already at high risk from nerve damage, poor circulation, deformity or a previous ulcer. At EDFC it is led by Dr. Ashutosh Shah.

Who is considered high-risk for diabetic foot problems?

You are high-risk if you have loss of protective sensation, reduced circulation, foot deformity, Charcot foot, or a previous ulcer or amputation. These feet need much closer monitoring than a yearly check.

How often should high-risk feet be screened?

High-risk feet are usually screened every one to three months, depending on the level of risk. Your exact schedule is set by the specialist based on your individual findings.

Why isn't a yearly screening enough for high-risk feet?

In a high-risk foot, a new ulcer can appear and worsen within weeks. Screening every one to three months catches these problems early, which is far safer than waiting for the next annual visit.

What can I do between high-risk screening visits?

You should check your feet daily for cuts, blisters, redness or swelling, wear your prescribed footwear, and seek advice quickly if anything changes. The clinic guides you on exactly what to look for.

How much does high-risk foot screening cost in India?

High-risk screening is usually offered as part of an ongoing foot-care package. EDFC explains all charges before starting. Contact the clinic for an estimate based on your schedule.

High-Risk Foot Screening

Closer, more frequent monitoring for feet already at high risk of ulcers or amputation, in India.

High-risk diabetic foot screening in India is a programme of closer, more frequent foot checks for people whose feet are already at high risk, because of nerve damage, poor circulation, foot deformity or a previous ulcer or amputation, so that any new problem is caught within weeks, not months. At Elegance Diabetic Foot & Ulcer Clinic (EDFC) it is led by Dr. Ashutosh Shah at our clinics in Surat, Gujarat and Vizianagaram, Andhra Pradesh.

Why High-Risk Screening Matters

Once a foot has lost protective sensation or good blood flow, the yearly check is not enough. The IWGDF 2023 guidelines recommend screening high-risk feet every one to three months, because a new ulcer can appear and worsen quickly. Frequent review is one of the most effective ways to prevent amputation.

What High-Risk Screening Includes

Repeat checks of protective sensation from your neuropathy assessment.
Ongoing review of blood flow through your vascular assessment.
Close inspection of skin, calluses and any early ulcer.
Review of footwear and offloading, and of amputation risk.
Prompt treatment of any problem found.

Who Needs High-Risk Foot Screening

Anyone with a previous foot ulcer or amputation.
People with loss of sensation or reduced circulation.
Those with foot deformity or Charcot foot.
Patients whose annual screening found high risk.

Why Choose EDFC and Dr. Ashutosh Shah

EDFC is India’s first chain of clinics dedicated to diabetic foot care, and high-risk feet are exactly what it is built to protect. Frequent specialist review is combined with protective footwear and a personalised schedule, so problems are stopped before they escalate.

What Happens Between Visits

You get a clear schedule and simple daily checks to do at home, plus direct access to advice if something changes. This continuous care, paired with a preventive foot care package, keeps high-risk feet safe.

Book Your High-Risk Foot Screening

Protect a high-risk foot with closer care. Message us on WhatsApp (+91 83205 00350) or book a screening with Dr. Shah in Surat or Vizianagaram.

This page is educational and does not replace an in-person diagnosis. Please have high-risk feet reviewed regularly by a qualified specialist.

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