by Podiatry Associates | Oct 7, 2020 | Diabetes, Diabetic Foot Care, Surgical Procedures
We are quickly made aware of any visible, physical abnormalities we may develop. But are we similarly concerned with those ailments which are not so apparent? We can easily ignore some of the physical abnormalities that are not commonly visible. Ingrown toenails, for...
by Podiatry Associates | Sep 7, 2020 | Diabetes, Diabetic Foot Care, Surgical Procedures
If you have been diagnosed with diabetes, it is essential to take care of your feet. Diabetics are prone to foot-related issues since the condition can lead to nerve damage and reduced blood flow. While you should seek diabetic foot care treatment in Baltimore, there...
by Podiatry Associates | Aug 7, 2020 | Diabetes, Diabetic Foot Care, Surgical Procedures
As a parent, you are aware that proper hygiene is imperative for your baby’s health and wellbeing. While most parents take the utmost care, many often overlook foot and toenail hygiene and care. If you do not take care of your baby’s toenails, you will have to contend...
by Podiatry Associates | Jul 17, 2020 | Diabetes, Diabetic Foot Care, Surgical Procedures
Wound healing is slower in patients with diabetes because this disease prevents the body from properly handling sugar levels. Elevated glucose levels can cause damage to various systems in the human body. High blood glucose causes stiffening of the arteries, narrowing...
by Podiatry Associates | May 11, 2020 | Diabetes, Diabetic Foot Care
Diabetes is widespread among the world’s population and is very harmful to people’s health in more than one way. If you are among them, and you get a burn or a cut on your foot, you might not be able to feel it, which will only lead to a worsening of the injury....
by Podiatry Associates | Feb 18, 2020 | Diabetes, Diabetic Foot Care, Surgical Procedures
A diabetic ulcer is a wound or open sore on the foot, ankle or leg that can develop due to a number of factors, like the lack of blood flow caused by diabetes and sometimes by lifestyle choices. When a patient develops one of these sores, they should seek immediate...