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For individuals with diabetes, foot care is not just a matter of comfort – it’s a critical aspect of overall health. Diabetic ulcers may seem like something you could put on the back burner to address at another time, but doing so can lead to serious complications. The expert team at Desert Podiatric Medical Specialists…
While prevention is best, diabetic foot wounds should be seen and treated by a podiatrist on a regular basis. Contact the foot experts at Desert Podiatric Medical Specialists.
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…
Your body develops diabetes when it cannot generate or properly utilize insulin. Insulin converts sugar into fuel for the body. Increased blood sugar levels are likely to occur if your body has problems breaking down carbohydrates. It can eventually hamper your body’s capacity to repair wounds. Minor scratches and bruises are all-natural byproducts of an active lifestyle….
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….
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…
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