by Richard Reed | Aug 30, 2023 | Diabetes, Diabetic Foot Care, Surgical Procedures
Understanding the Link Between Diabetes and Slow Wound Healing Diabetes, a condition where the body struggles to regulate sugar levels, can lead to prolonged wound healing times. How? The continuous presence of high blood glucose levels impacts multiple bodily...
by le-seo | May 18, 2023 | Diabetes, Diabetic Foot Care
Diabetic foot ulcers are a common complication of diabetes that can lead to serious health problems if left untreated. In this article, we will discuss what diabetic foot ulcers are, what causes them, the symptoms to look out for, treatment options, and how to prevent...
by Richard Reed | Apr 11, 2023 | Common Foot Problems, Diabetic Foot Care, Surgical Procedures
At MVS Podiatry Associates in Columbia, we treat numerous patients annually who suffer from onychomycosis, or toenail fungus. Although this condition is typically not life-threatening, it can have a negative impact on self-esteem due to the unsightly changes it causes...
by Richard Reed | Oct 5, 2022 | Common Foot Problems, Diabetes, Diabetic Foot Care
Are you having trouble walking around due to pain in your legs and feet? You may be experiencing symptoms of PAD. Dr. Scott Woodburn from MVS Podiatry Associates shares the risk factors and symptoms. Making regular appointments with your podiatrist will not only be...
by Podiatry Associates | Mar 24, 2021 | Common Foot Problems, Diabetic Foot Care, Surgical Procedures
Each year, our Podiatry Associates in Columbia, MD, treat hundreds of patients suffering from onychomycosis. Although this condition is rarely life-threatening for most, it can dampen self-esteem because of the way it alters toenails. For those with autoimmune...
by Podiatry Associates | Mar 24, 2021 | Common Foot Problems, Diabetic Foot Care
Diabetes is a metabolic disorder that results in elevated glucose (sugar) levels in the blood. The glucose circulates through the arteries, touching every tissue and part of the body. Over time, the high sugar levels may cause damage to other parts of the body. ...
