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Whether you’ve just been diagnosed with diabetes or are working to manage your health, we at Desert Podiatric Medical Specialists need you to know that the feet are one of the first places your body sends warning signals.
A diabetic foot ulcer is an open sore or wound that develops on the bottom of the foot. It is one of the most complications in people with diabetes, a condition where the body doesn’t make enough insulin or can’t use it as well as it should. Doctors encourage people with diabetes to take precautions…
If you have diabetes, it may feel like you have plenty of other health challenges to manage. Checking your blood sugar levels regularly is one of them. Staying on top of diet and exercise is another. Unfortunately, one of the common complications that can come with this condition is a diabetic foot ulcer. It is a sore or open wound on the foot.
Who doesn’t love to celebrate? Now is the time for graduations, formal dances, family gatherings, and any reason to gather with gratitude for life’s milestones and just being together. Many of our patients have diabetes, and social events with a full spread of delicious food, can bring challenges to how best to manage your diabetes….
We talk about diabetes quite a bit because it is a condition that can have serious complications. One of those complications is the loss of a limb. For podiatrists, this means the loss of a toe, a foot, or a part of the lower leg. This month is Limb Loss and Limb Difference Awareness Month….
Did you know that December 4 is National Sock Day? We love a day to celebrate the often-colorful accessories that also serve a greater purpose for our foot health. The holiday celebrates the socks that have stuck together. We’re talking about the big win of finding a matching pair of socks. While we think about…
For patients who have diabetes, wearing the wrong size can cause serious problems. From shoes that are too tight or too loose, there are a few complications that our doctors commonly see. What can help? Work with a shoe salesperson. They often use a tool known as the Brannock Device. Charles Brannock receives credit for his invention…
Foot pain can seriously impact your daily routine and in certain cases change your life. In particular, diabetic foot ulcers can lead to potentially severe conditions. These ulcers usually occur on the bottom of feet and afflict diabetics. If left untreated, they can turn into infections and sometimes require amputation. The Desert Podiatric Medical Specialists…
Our feet have a bigger job than we think, and they need the proper care. As we become more active, get older, and continue to go about our daily lives, you can find that our feet suffer from various issues that can cause pain and other problems later on. Thankfully, a podiatrist knows how to…
Corns occur in both men and women of any age. They appear as hard, thick layers of skin that will happen when you have created friction and pressure on specific areas of your foot. While corns aren’t pretty to look at, they generally will not cause you pain, and they are reasonably easy to remove. In fact,…
Walking barefoot can be a fun experience. When you walk barefoot, though, you should know that it can hurt the health of your feet. Walking barefoot on a hard surface can cause your foot to collapse from the added stress to the foot. It may also cause infections because your feet are exposed to bacteria…
Charcot foot is a rare but severe condition. It can affect people who suffer from diabetes mellitus or people with peripheral neuropathy, which are both frightening conditions on their own. If you have Charcot, it affects the tissues in your feet along with the joints and bones. Over time your bones become weak, causing them…
For people who have diabetes the slowly progressing peripheral nerve damage that often accompanies the disease can make it hard to feel cuts and scrapes on your feet. These openings can lead to infections from microbes and possibly progress to gangrene requiring amputation in severe cases. When you have diabetes, making regular visits to your foot doctor…
November is American Diabetes Month and an excellent time to recognize that hundreds of millions of people worldwide have been diagnosed with this potentially debilitating condition. Half a billion more may be at risk. The good news is that with proper diet and exercise, diabetes can be prevented. For patients who have the disease, complications like foot ulcers can…
One of the most common causes of the sensation of burning feet is from complications of diabetes that can cause nerve damage. This damage often first appears in the extremities. If you have numbness, burning, and tingling in your hands and feet, have it checked out by your foot doctor to determine the cause. Some of…
Many folks tend to take their feet for granted until a foot or ankle problem develops. While your feet are amazing examples of nature’s engineering, they are still susceptible to a variety of injuries and diseases, many of which can be minimized or prevented with proper foot and ankle care. Here are 5 amazing foot…
One of the major complications of having diabetes is the peripheral nerve damage that can cause numbness in the feet and allow dangerous infections to spread, especially when combined with a decreased immune response and poor blood circulation. Essential diabetic foot care tips include, keeping your feet as clean and dry as possible, and seeing…
For those with diabetes, it’s essential to check both feet including toes, toenails and skin every day.
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