AVA HEALTH GUIDES
THE SILENT WOUND WARNING
A simple 2-minute nightly foot check to help you notice changes you might otherwise miss.
WHY A SMALL FOOT PROBLEM CAN BECOME A BIG ONE
A small cut, blister or sore on the foot may not seem like much. But for some people living with diabetes, reduced feeling in the feet can make an injury easier to miss. Poor circulation can also make healing more difficult. That is why regularly checking your feet matters.
The problem is that pain is not always a reliable warning. If sensation in the feet has been reduced, you may not feel a small injury when it happens. A quick look at your feet each day can help you notice changes you might otherwise miss.
WHAT THIS SIMPLE GUIDE HELPS YOU DO
The Silent Wound Warning is designed to make a daily foot check simple enough to become part of your normal evening routine.
You do not need medical equipment or complicated instructions. The guide shows you what areas of your feet to look at, what kinds of changes deserve attention, and when a change should not simply be ignored.
The aim is simple: notice changes that may need attention, even when your feet feel fine.
INSIDE THE GUIDE
The 2-Minute Nightly Check
A straightforward routine for looking over your feet each evening, including areas that are easy to overlook.
What Changes to Look For
Simple guidance on visible changes such as cuts, blisters, cracks, swelling, redness and other signs worth noticing.
When Pain May Not Warn You
Why reduced sensation can make it important to use your eyes as well as how your feet feel.
When to Seek Professional Help
Clear guidance to help you recognise when a foot change should be assessed by a qualified healthcare professional.
THIS GUIDE MAY BE USEFUL FOR YOU IF...
- You are living with diabetes and want a simple foot-care routine.
- You sometimes forget to check your feet.
- You have reduced feeling or numbness in your feet.
- You want to know what to actually look for during a foot check.
- You care for a parent, spouse or relative living with diabetes.
- You want practical information you can return to whenever you need it.
TWO MINUTES BEFORE BED CAN BECOME A USEFUL HABIT
Most of us already have small routines before going to bed — locking the door, brushing our teeth, charging our phones.
A quick look at your feet can become another one.
The value is not in doing anything complicated. It is in becoming familiar with your feet, so that a new cut, blister, crack, sore, swelling or other change is less likely to go unnoticed.
Small checks. Brighter tomorrows.
GET THE SILENT WOUND WARNING
A practical digital guide to help you build a simple nightly foot-check habit.
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ONE IMPORTANT NOTE
The Silent Wound Warning is an educational guide.
It is not a substitute for medical diagnosis, treatment or personalised advice from a qualified healthcare professional. If you notice a wound, infection, significant colour change, swelling or another concerning change in your foot, seek appropriate medical care.