Among the many body parts requiring attention for proper diabetes management, the feet too need regular assessment and care. By monitoring the functional status of the feet, the early signs of diabetic foot conditions can best be detected and addressed. Characteristics of healthy feet Whether…
According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and Prevention, diabetes affects 26 million people in the U. S. What is more, diabetes-related problems can initially be noticed in your feet. In fact, diabetes affects the body in numerous ways. With the feet, issues generally…
A patient describes his journey of healing after developing a diabetic foot wound from working that needed surgery. “I was working with Columbia Residential, which is an apartment investment company. I did a lot of walking, bending, lifting, and I kept getting pains in my…
Diabetes is a condition which can cause a myriad of issues for patients. Any diabetic in your life will tell you that diabetic feet can wreak havoc on their ability to live a normal life. Diabetic feet are mostly caused by neuropathy, which is nerve damage in…
A patient with edema finally had success with treating an ongoing wound that wouldn’t heal after seeing Dr. Ebony Lewis of American Foot and Leg Specialists. “I cut my leg on a pedal to an exercise bike, and it was like the week after Thanksgiving….
Your feet are one of the most important part of your body, yet most people do not care for them the proper way. Years of wear and tear, as well as disease, poor circulation, improperly trimmed toenails, and wearing shoes that do not fit properly…
“An Ounce of Prevention is Worth a Pound of Cure” November is National Diabetes Awareness Month. Diabetic foot and leg care is a condition American Foot and Leg Specialists take very seriously. Diabetes is a metabolic disease where the body is unable to produce enough…
Diabetic Wounds: Guidelines for Proper Care and Treatment If you have diabetes, you should never ignore a wound no matter how superficial or small it may seem. Any injury such as cutting your leg while shaving, a blister from your shoes, or even stubbing your…