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...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...Diabetes Can Lead to Leg Amputations!
Diabetes is a serious disease that can have many systemic effects on your body and can lead to leg amputations. Many people don’t realize that one of the most common effects is on your feet. For this reason it is important for you to see a podiatrist regularly...Join The Community Forum
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