Advanced, Diabetic and Basic Nursing Foot Care

11/28/2025

𝗜𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂’𝗿𝗲 𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗱𝗶𝗮𝗯𝗲𝘁𝗲𝘀, 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗔𝗕𝗖𝗗𝗘𝘀 𝗶𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗯𝗹𝘆 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁!
These key areas can empower you to take control of your health and protect your feet, circulation, and overall well-being.

𝐀 – 𝐇𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐠𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐢𝐧 𝐀𝟏𝐂
Your A1C is a blood test that shows your average blood sugar over the past 3 months. Understanding your number helps you and your healthcare team see how well things are being managed. Keeping it within your target range can greatly reduce the risk of diabetes-related complications.

𝐁 – 𝐁𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐞
Healthy blood pressure supports your heart, circulation, and nerves, lowering the risk of cardiovascular issues and diabetes-related conditions. The general goal for people with diabetes is around 120/80 (your provider may adjust this based on your needs).

𝐂 – 𝐂𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐨𝐥
Managing cholesterol—especially LDL (often called “bad” cholesterol)—helps keep your blood vessels healthy. This reduces the risk of complications that may affect your feet, heart, and overall health.

𝐃 – 𝐃𝐢𝐞𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐃𝐫𝐮𝐠 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐲
Balanced nutrition plays an important role in diabetes management. Mindful food choices support stable blood sugar, healthy blood pressure, and keeping LDL cholesterol in check. Following your prescribed medications—whether insulin or oral medications—is also a key part of staying well.

𝐄 – 𝐄𝐱𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐢𝐬𝐞
Regular physical activity improves circulation, supports nerve health, helps manage blood sugar, and can assist with weight management. All of these contribute to heart health and reduced cardiovascular risk. Even small, steady steps count—start wherever you can!

𝐒– 𝐒𝐦𝐨𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠
𝘋𝘪𝘥 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘬𝘯𝘰𝘸 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘱𝘦𝘰𝘱𝘭𝘦 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘥𝘪𝘢𝘣𝘦𝘵𝘦𝘴 𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘵𝘸𝘪𝘤𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘳𝘪𝘴𝘬 𝘰𝘧 𝘦𝘹𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘢 𝘩𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘵 𝘢𝘵𝘵𝘢𝘤𝘬? Avoiding to***co is one of the most powerful ways to protect your heart and circulation.

Staying informed about your 𝗔𝗕𝗖𝗗𝗘𝘀 is one of the best ways to stay healthy and active. As a nursing footcare provider, I’m here to support you with education, preventative care, and thorough foot and lower-limb assessments to help keep your feet safe.

If you have questions or need support, feel free to reach out — 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙝𝙚𝙖𝙡𝙩𝙝 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙛𝙚𝙚𝙩 𝙢𝙖𝙩𝙩𝙚𝙧!

—Tiffany, LPN 👩🏻‍⚕️👣
Advanced, Diabetic and Basic Nursing Footcare
📍272 Church Street, Pugwash NS
📞902-694-4996

11/28/2025

Reflecting on another daily clinic deep clean and caring for my most amazing patients — This sunset view was the perfect way to close the day. 🫶🏼

This warm evening view has me feeling especially grateful for the work I get to do each day.
Thank you, sincerely — from my heart to your soles — for trusting me with your footcare and overall wellness.

— Tiffany 🤍

P.S. how blessed are we to live by and to be surrounded by water here on the North Shore ?! It always brings me a sense of calm and tranquility 😌

11/24/2025

𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐥𝐲 𝐑𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫:
If you’ve recently cancelled an appointment, please remember that it’s your responsibility to reach out and rebook. Appointment availability is very limited between now and the holidays, and bookings are already reaching late January.

If you’re a current patient who needs to reschedule a cancelled appointment or would like to be seen before the holidays, please contact me as soon as possible.

If you’re a new client interested in my services, please expect a 2–3 week wait, depending on how quickly the remaining openings fill.

Thank you for choosing me as your Nursing Footcare provider. It’s truly a pleasure to do what I love every single day! 🫶🏼

𝘗.𝘚. 𝘎𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘨𝘪𝘧𝘵 𝘰𝘧 𝘭𝘰𝘸𝘦𝘳 𝘭𝘪𝘮𝘣 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘧𝘰𝘰𝘵 𝘩𝘦𝘢𝘭𝘵𝘩 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘴𝘦𝘢𝘴𝘰𝘯—𝘨𝘪𝘧𝘵 𝘤𝘦𝘳𝘵𝘪𝘧𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘴 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘢𝘷𝘢𝘪𝘭𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘦!

— Tiffany, LPN
📍272 Church Street, Pugwash NS
📞902-694-4996

11/19/2025

Keeping the diabetes education rolling for Diabetes Awareness Month!
But don’t forget — I provide all levels of footcare, from basic to advanced, not just diabetic care.

𝐃𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐲 𝐆𝐥𝐮𝐜𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 (𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐫-𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐬 𝐨𝐫 𝐂𝐆𝐌 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬)

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝘁 𝗺𝗲𝗮𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀:
Your 𝗯𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝘀𝘂𝗴𝗮𝗿 𝗹𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗺𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁.

𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗶𝘁 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀:
• Shows immediate highs and lows
• Helps patients understand the impact of meals, exercise, stress, or illness
• Guides insulin dosing, medication adjustments, and food choices
• Helps prevent dangerous episodes like hypoglycemia or severe hyperglycemia

𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗸 𝗼𝗳 𝗶𝘁 𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗲:
𝘈 𝘴𝘯𝘢𝘱𝘴𝘩𝘰𝘵 — 𝘸𝘩𝘢𝘵’𝘴 𝘩𝘢𝘱𝘱𝘦𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘳𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵 𝘯𝘰𝘸.

𝐀𝟏𝐂 𝐓𝐞𝐬𝐭 (𝐇𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐠𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐢𝐧 𝐀𝟏𝐂)

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝘁 𝗺𝗲𝗮𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀:
Your 𝗮𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗯𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝘀𝘂𝗴𝗮𝗿 𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝟯 𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵𝘀.
It looks at how much sugar has attached to red blood cells.

𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗶𝘁 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀:
• Shows long-term glucose control
• Predicts risk of complications (neuropathy, kidney disease, eye damage, wounds)
• Helps guide overall treatment plans
• Identifies trends a single day can’t reveal

𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗸 𝗼𝗳 𝗶𝘁 𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗲:
𝘈 𝘭𝘰𝘯𝘨-𝘦𝘹𝘱𝘰𝘴𝘶𝘳𝘦 𝘱𝘩𝘰𝘵𝘰 — 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘣𝘪𝘨 𝘱𝘪𝘤𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦 𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘳 𝘵𝘪𝘮𝘦.

𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐁𝐎𝐓𝐇 𝐀𝐫𝐞 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐭

Many patients think “If my A1C is good, I don’t need to check my sugar every day.”
But daily readings and A1C tell 𝗱𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀, and both are essential.

𝘿𝙖𝙞𝙡𝙮 𝙘𝙝𝙚𝙘𝙠𝙨 𝙩𝙚𝙡𝙡 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙬𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙩𝙤 𝙙𝙤 𝙏𝙊𝘿𝘼𝙔.

A1C tells you whether your plan is working over TIME.

𝗧𝗼𝗴𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿, 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘆 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀:
• Stay safe
• Understand their body
• Catch issues early
• Prevent complications
• Make informed decisions about medication, food, and activity
• Partner with their care team more effectively

𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗜 𝗮𝘀𝗸 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗴𝗹𝘂𝗰𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝗹𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗔𝟭𝗖 𝗮𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗙𝗼𝗼𝘁𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘀:
• To help you understand patterns
• To warn you about highs/lows
• To keep you in control of your health
• To connect daily habits with long-term outcomes
• To prevent complications
• To build your confidence in self-management

𝙒𝙝𝙖𝙩’𝙨 𝙤𝙣𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙮𝙤𝙪’𝙙 𝙡𝙞𝙠𝙚 𝙢𝙤𝙧𝙚 𝙜𝙪𝙞𝙙𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙚 𝙤𝙣 𝙬𝙝𝙚𝙣 𝙞𝙩 𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙚𝙨 𝙩𝙤 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙙𝙞𝙖𝙗𝙚𝙩𝙚𝙨 𝙘𝙖𝙧𝙚?

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“𝘔𝘺 𝘏𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘵 𝘛𝘰 𝘠𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘚𝘰𝘭𝘦𝘴” 🤍🦶🏼
— Tiffany, LPN
Advanced, Diabetic and Basic Nursing Footcare
📍272 Church Street, Pugwash
📞902-694-4996

11/18/2025

That’s an alarming percentage!!!

Proper nursing footcare is one of the strongest defenses against diabetic ulcers. Early assessment, routine care, and patient education can prevent complications and drastically reduce the risk of limb loss!

It's Diabetes Awareness Month!

Did you know that an estimated 18.6 million people worldwide are affected by a diabetic foot ulcer?

Diabetic foot ulcers account for 80% of major amputations. Diabetes mellitus, known simply as diabetes, is among the most common health factors contributing to foot wounds and the risk of amputation.

ALPS, Canadian Podiatric Medical Association, Caribbean Wounds Network, D-Foot international

11/15/2025

Nursing foot care goes beyond nail trimming-it's thorough assessment, early risk identification, and limb-saving prevention. I'm committed to staying up to date with best-practice standards to ensure my patients get the safest, highest level of care.

💙 World Diabetes Day: A Policy Priority for Limb Preservation

Every four hours, someone in Canada loses a lower limb due to a non-healing diabetic foot ulcer—and many of these amputations are preventable.

This , Wounds Canada calls on policy makers and health system leaders to make foot health for people living with diabetes a national priority.
Evidence shows that early detection saves limbs, lives and health-care costs. Let’s act now to strengthen Canada’s commitment to diabetic foot prevention and management.
Explore our Foot Health Pathway for People Living with Diabetes and support better outcomes for your patients.

🔗 https://ow.ly/k5ZJ50XrYC1

11/14/2025

𝙒𝙝𝙮 𝘿𝙞𝙖𝙗𝙚𝙩𝙚𝙨 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙇𝙞𝙢𝙗 𝙇𝙤𝙨𝙨 𝘼𝙧𝙚 𝘾𝙤𝙣𝙣𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙚𝙙 — 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙒𝙝𝙮 𝙁𝙤𝙤𝙩𝙘𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙏𝙧𝙪𝙡𝙮 𝙈𝙖𝙩𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙨

When people think about diabetes, they often think only about blood sugar(it’s more than glucose readings). Diabetes affects the body in many ways, and the feet are one of the most vulnerable areas. Limb loss isn’t an automatic part of diabetes, but without proper footcare, the risk can increase — which is why nursing footcare is such an essential part of prevention.

Over time, high blood sugar can damage nerves in the feet, causing neuropathy. When this happens, people may stop feeling pain, pressure, or injuries the way they normally would. Tiny problems like a blister, a cut, or an ingrown toenail can go unnoticed simply because the warning signs — like pain — are no longer there.

At the same time, diabetes can reduce blood flow to the lower legs and feet. When circulation is poor, the body takes much longer to heal. A small wound that should close within days can turn into something that lingers for weeks. Slow healing gives infections time to take hold, and infections in the feet can progress quickly.

Because of this combination — 𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐞𝐝 𝐟𝐞𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 + 𝐬𝐥𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 + 𝐡𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐢𝐧𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐤— even minor foot issues can become serious ulcers. Most diabetes-related amputations start with one preventable ulcer. And that’s the key: with the right education, early detection, proper footwear, and regular nursing footcare, the vast majority of these complications can be avoided.

Limb loss isn’t caused by diabetes alone; 𝐢𝐭’𝐬 𝐜𝐚𝐮𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐛𝐲 𝐮𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐝 𝐨𝐫 𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐟𝐨𝐨𝐭 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐛𝐥𝐞𝐦𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐰 𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞. This is why diabetic footcare isn’t optional — it’s life-saving. It protects mobility, independence, and overall quality of life… 𝐢𝐭 𝐒𝐀𝐕𝐄𝐒 𝐋𝐈𝐌𝐁𝐒!

— Tiffany, LPN
Advanced, Diabetic and Basic Nursing Footcare

11/14/2025

𝙁𝙪𝙣 𝙛𝙖𝙘𝙩: 𝙏𝙤𝙙𝙖𝙮 𝙞𝙨 𝙒𝙤𝙧𝙡𝙙 𝘿𝙞𝙖𝙗𝙚𝙩𝙚𝙨 𝘿𝙖𝙮, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙉𝙤𝙫𝙚𝙢𝙗𝙚𝙧 𝙞𝙨 𝙙𝙚𝙙𝙞𝙘𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙙 𝙩𝙤 𝘿𝙞𝙖𝙗𝙚𝙩𝙚𝙨 𝘼𝙬𝙖𝙧𝙚𝙣𝙚𝙨𝙨 𝙈𝙤𝙣𝙩𝙝!

Managing diabetes is a journey — and no one should walk it alone.
Diabetes Canada offers trustworthy tools, resources, and webinars to help you find the support you need— I regularly recommend these support resources to patients. Link Below👇🏼

And remember — 𝗱𝗶𝗮𝗯𝗲𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝘀 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝗴𝗹𝘂𝗰𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀. 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗳𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗲𝗹𝗹 𝗮 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆, 𝘁𝗼𝗼. 𝗡𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗼𝘁𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘀𝗮𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗯𝘀 👣

𝘛𝘢𝘬𝘦 𝘸𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘯𝘦𝘦𝘥, 𝘴𝘩𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘸𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘤𝘢𝘯 𝘩𝘦𝘭𝘱 𝘴𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘰𝘯𝘦 𝘦𝘭𝘴𝘦 🩵💙

https://www.diabetes.ca/resources/tools-resources?Categories=&ResourceToolType=&SearchText=&Sort=alwaysontop&Page=1

— Tiffany, LPN
Advanced, Diabetic and Basic Nursing Footcare
📍272 Church Street, Pugwash NS
📞902-694-4996

11/13/2025

💙 November is Diabetes Awareness Month 💙

Every day 14 people lose a limb to diabetes — but most of these cases are preventable with proper footcare and early detection.

As a Footcare Nurse, I focus on protecting your feet, preventing complications, and empowering you to care for them confidently. Here’s how:

👣 WHY I Ask:
Reviewing your health history, circulation, sensation, and any symptoms like numbness, tingling, or skin changes helps me understand your risks and personalize your care plan.

👣 WHY I Look:
During each visit, I assess skin, nails, and circulation — checking for wounds, calluses, infection, or pressure areas before they become serious problems.
I also assess for LOPS (Loss of Protective Sensation) using specialized tools to check nerve function. Detecting reduced sensation early helps prevent injuries and ulcers that can go unnoticed.

👣 WHY I Teach:
Education is a vital part of diabetic footcare. I guide you on:
• Daily foot checks and safe footwear choices
• Recognizing changes that need prompt attention
• Glucose control and how managing blood sugar protects your feet and overall health
• Importance of a balanced diet in supporting circulation, nerve health, and wound healing
• Lifestyle impacts, like smoking, which can worsen circulation and nerve damage

💙 Why it matters:
Diabetes can reduce circulation and nerve sensation, making your feet more vulnerable. Regular nursing footcare, combined with healthy lifestyle choices, helps catch small issues early, keeping you healthy, active, and comfortable.

A step toward better health starts with proper footcare.
From my heart to your soles!

📍 Advanced, Diabetic & Basic Nursing Footcare
272 Church Street, Pugwash NS
902-694-4996

What to Ask? What to Look For? What to Do? 3 Minute Diabetic Foot Exam: Infographic - DF Blog https://diabeticfootonline.com/2014/12/20/what-to-ask-what-to-look-for-what-to-do-3-minute-diabetic-foot-exam-infographic-bio5-uahealthnet-uazsurgery/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=davidgarmstrong&utm_content=facts1

11/13/2025

The Patient chair is ready — all that’s missing is your loved one!
✨Give the gift of care this season with a 𝐍𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐅𝐨𝐨𝐭𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐆𝐢𝐟𝐭 𝐂𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐞.

A step toward better health starts with proper footcare — together, let’s make that your 2026 health goal.

𝘞𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦 𝘦𝘹𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘵 𝘤𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘮𝘦𝘦𝘵𝘴 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘵 — 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘮𝘺 𝘩𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘵 𝘵𝘰 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘴𝘰𝘭𝘦𝘴 🫶🏼

— 𝘛𝘪𝘧𝘧𝘢𝘯𝘺, 𝘓𝘗𝘕
👩🏻‍⚕️Advanced, Diabetic and Basic Nursing Footcare
📍272 Church Street, Pugwash
📞902-694-4996

11/11/2025

On this Remembrance Day, we pause to remember and honour the bravery, courage and sacrifice of the men and women who fought for our freedom.

I will be out of the office today in observance of Remembrance Day, attending the annual ceremony with my family and community to honour those who have served and sacrificed.

I will resume regular business hours on Wednesday November 12.

𝙇𝙚𝙨𝙩 𝙒𝙚 𝙁𝙤𝙧𝙜𝙚𝙩 ♥️🤍

11/06/2025

🩵 November is Diabetes Awareness Month! Are you on top of your diabetes? Don’t forget — proper footcare is a vital part of diabetes management. Your feet deserve the same attention as your blood sugar. Diabetic footcare plays a key role in preventing serious complications — and that’s where Footcare Nurses can make a big difference! Let’s step forward together for healthier feet and lives. 👣