by Podiatry Associates | Aug 9, 2019 | Diabetic Foot Care
For a diabetic patient, developing a foot ulcer can be one of the most serious complications. The nature of diabetes puts these individuals at higher risk for wounds on their lower extremities such as ulcers. Approximately 15% of diabetics cases have been known to...
by Podiatry Associates | Jul 11, 2019 | Diabetic Foot Care
Foot care is essential for diabetes patients because diabetes is proven to have its effects on foot nerves because of a significant reduction in blood flow. Diabetic patients have a higher chance of foot infection caused by an injury that can become life-threatening...
by Podiatry Associates | Jun 26, 2019 | Diabetic Foot Care
Proper foot care is imperative for people with diabetes because even a minor injury such as a small cut can lead to severe implications. Poor circulation and nerve damage caused by diabetes can put you at risk of leg/foot amputation and irreversible foot damage;...
by Podiatry Associates | Feb 14, 2019 | Diabetic Foot Care
Did you know your feet can show early warning signs of diabetes? This is one of the reasons a podiatrist plays an important role in diabetic foot care. A podiatrist may notice the hallmarks of diabetes before you even know you have it.As you manage your diabetes over...
