Have a Spooktacular Halloween!
Halloween originates from ancient Celtic Harvest Festivals. Today Halloween has been modernized as a day for children to dress up in costumes and trick-or-treat. Typically while trick-or-treating, children receive bags full of candy. Trick-or-Treating Safety Tips for...Living with Amputations
Lower extremity amputations can result from many unfortunate circumstances. One common cause of lower extremity amputations is Diabetes. Diabetes can damage the nerves and blood vessels in your legs and feet. It also makes you prone to infections. These infections can...When a blister is more than a blister
After my wedding this past weekend, my mother, who has Diabetes, came to me very concerned about a blister on her foot. The blisters were from the shoes she wore to the wedding and she said she didn’t even feel them coming. She did not feel the blisters because...Proper Nutrition for Healthy Feet
Good nutrition is necessary for healthy feet and a healthy life. Nutrition starts with eating the right things and making sure we take the right vitamins. It is also important to go for regular, yearly physicals and blood tests to make sure you are not lacking any...Facts Diabetic Patients May Not Know
It is important to me to make sure my Diabetic patients are aware of problems that can occur with their feet. We have in-depth discussions about the risks of neuropathy, or loosing feeling in their feet. We also discuss the decreased ability to heal wounds and the...Join The Community Forum
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