Diabetic Foot Care - Chiropodist in East Markham, Unionville and Stouffville, ON br Brian Cragg, DCh, BSc (Hons) Podiatric Medicine discusses why diabetics must come in for a comprehensive foot exam to avoid the complications of diabetes. br br Research predicts that by 2017, 9 out of every 100 Canadians will have diabetes. It is one of the most significant threats to the health of people living in developed countries. Diabetes is a disease that will cripple our society, both physically and economically, if we don't take steps to improve the health of our citizens. Foot problems in diabetics are much more serious because they can lead to serious complications if not detected early enough and treated correctly.