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If you have diabetes, it’s essential to take good care of your feet. That’s because diabetes can cause problems with the nerves and blood vessels in your feet, which affect sensation and healing. If you treat your feet poorly, you could be looking at serious infections, ulcers, and even amputation. Below are five tips to
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Podiatry For Diabetics: How To Cope With Feet Problems
One of the most common problems that diabetics face is problems with their feet. Diabetic foot problems can range from minor issues like blisters and bunions to more serious complications like infections and ulcers. In extreme cases, diabetes can lead to amputation of the affected foot or leg. Therefore, if you are diabetic, in addition
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For people with diabetes, being aware of the challenges that come with the disease is extremely important. Among these challenges is the susceptibility to foot problems which, when left untreated, can literally cost the person a leg – or even their life. If you’re living with diabetes, it goes without saying that taking care of
Read MoreHow to get the most out of your visits to a Podiatrist
Have you ever returned from a visit to a doctor only to realize that you forgot to ask that one thing you’ve been meaning to ask since when you made the appointment? This happens a lot. You get so caught up in what the doctor is saying that you forget to ask questions yourself. Fortunately,
Read MoreWhat Is a Tailor’s Bunion?
A tailor’s bunion also called a bunionette, is a close relative of a regular bunion—the painful, bony bump that forms on the joint at the base of the big toe. The difference is that a tailor’s bunion forms on the outside of the foot, at the base of the little toe. The name “tailor’s bunion”
Read MoreHow Does A Podiatrist Analyze Your Specific Condition?
Despite their importance, your feet could still be the last thing on your mind. More often than not, only when a foot injury or condition occurs that people realize how they should be taking care of their feet. If you have symptoms of a foot injury or condition, you will benefit from the expertise of
Read MoreWhat Can A Podiatrist Treat?
Most people see a primary care doctor for every possible health issue. However, this is not the right thing to do. There are experts better equipped to treat you for a variety of medical subfields. An example is a podiatrist, a specialist of the foot and ankle. Podiatrists are health care providers who specialize in
Read MoreWhat is Diabetic Foot Care?
Having been diagnosed with diabetes, your treatment plan will most likely include making significant changes in your life. You need to make dietary changes as well as lifestyle changes if you want to prevent serious and potentially life-threatening complications. Effective diabetes management involves diabetic foot care. Diabetics are at high risk of developing peripheral neuropathy
Read MoreWhen To See A Podiatrist For Foot Pain
Your feet are very complex parts of the body and include joints, muscles, ligaments, and nerves. You rely on them daily to help you stand, walk, run, dance, and more. For this reason, your feet are prone to overuse and wear and tear injuries as well as conditions and diseases. If you develop a foot-related
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