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Diabetic Foot Care – Podiatrist in San Mateo and Half Moon Bay, CA According to the American Diabetes Association, about 15.7 million people (5.9 percent of the United States population) have diabetes. Nervous system damage (also called neuropathy) affects about 60 to 70 percent of people with diabetes and is a major complication that may cause diabetics to lose feeling in their feet or hands. Foot problems are a big risk in diabetics. Diabetics must constantly monitor their feet or face severe consequences, including amputation. With a diabetic foot, a wound as small as a blister from wearing a shoe that’s too tight can cause a lot of damage. Diabetes decreases blood flow, so injuries are slow to heal. When your wound is not healing, it’s at risk for infection. As a diabetic, your infections spread quickly. If you have diabetes, you should inspect your feet every day. Look for puncture wounds, bruises, pressure areas, redness, warmth, blisters, ulcers, scratches, cuts and nail problems. Get someone to help you, or use a mirror. Here’s some basic advice for taking care of your feet: •Always keep your feet warm. •Don’t get your feet wet in snow or rain. •Don’t put your feet on radiators or in front of the fireplace. •Don’t smoke or sit cross-legged. Both decrease blood supply to your feet. •Don’t soak your feet. •Don’t use antiseptic solutions, drugstore medications, heating pads or sharp instruments on your feet. •Trim your toenails straight across. Avoid cutting the

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Diabetic Foot Care – Podiatrist in Spring Hill, FL According to the American Diabetes Association, about 15.7 million people (5.9 percent of the United States population) have diabetes. Nervous system damage (also called neuropathy) affects about 60 to 70 percent of people with diabetes and is a major complication that may cause diabetics to lose feeling in their feet or hands. Foot problems are a big risk in diabetics. Diabetics must constantly monitor their feet or face severe consequences, including amputation. With a diabetic foot, a wound as small as a blister from wearing a shoe that’s too tight can cause a lot of damage. Diabetes decreases blood flow, so injuries are slow to heal. When your wound is not healing, it’s at risk for infection. As a diabetic, your infections spread quickly. If you have diabetes, you should inspect your feet every day. Look for puncture wounds, bruises, pressure areas, redness, warmth, blisters, ulcers, scratches, cuts and nail problems. Get someone to help you, or use a mirror. Visit our website: www.chapelpodiatry.com

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Dayton Podiatrist – Advanced Foot and Ankle Care Site Manager Trina Thompson AtAdvanced Foot and Ankle Care Centers, our priority is to deliver quality care to informed patients in a comfortable and convenient setting. Quality Care When you have problems with your feet, you need to turn to a podiatrist who listens and responds … an experienced doctor who knows the field and can effectively diagnose and treat your needs … a friendly physician who counsels you on the best ways to maintain and improve your health. Our staff meet all these criteria. Plus, you benefit from a dedicated team of trained professionals who give you the individualized attention you deserve. Informed Patients Advanced Foot and Ankle Care Centers believes that informed patients are better prepared to make decisions regarding their health and well being. That is why we’ve included an extensive section on our web site covering the full array of topics associated with podiatry and podiatric diagnoses and treatments. We encourage you to look through these pages whenever you have an interest or concern about your feet. Comfortable, Convenient Setting At Advanced Foot and Ankle Care Centers, we strive to make our offices comfortable and convenient for our patients. Included in these web pages are information about Advanced Foot and Ankle Care Centers’ locations including, maps, directions, hours, insurance policies and appointment scheduling. You can even email a request for an appointment. We hope you

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Podiatrist Dayton OH – Patient Testimonial for Advanced Foot and Ankle Care Visit our website: www.footandanklecare.org AtAdvanced Foot and Ankle Care Centers, our priority is to deliver quality care to informed patients in a comfortable and convenient setting. Quality Care When you have problems with your feet, you need to turn to a podiatrist who listens and responds … an experienced doctor who knows the field and can effectively diagnose and treat your needs … a friendly physician who counsels you on the best ways to maintain and improve your health. Our staff meet all these criteria. Plus, you benefit from a dedicated team of trained professionals who give you the individualized attention you deserve. Informed Patients Advanced Foot and Ankle Care Centers believes that informed patients are better prepared to make decisions regarding their health and well being. That is why we’ve included an extensive section on our web site covering the full array of topics associated with podiatry and podiatric diagnoses and treatments. We encourage you to look through these pages whenever you have an interest or concern about your feet. Comfortable, Convenient Setting At Advanced Foot and Ankle Care Centers, we strive to make our offices comfortable and convenient for our patients. Included in these web pages are information about Advanced Foot and Ankle Care Centers’ locations including, maps, directions, hours, insurance policies and appointment scheduling. You can even email

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Diabetic Foot Care – Columbus, OH Podiatrist www.columbusfoot.com According to the American Diabetes Association, about 15.7 million people (5.9 percent of the United States population) have diabetes. Nervous system damage (also called neuropathy) affects about 60 to 70 percent of people with diabetes and is a major complication that may cause diabetics to lose feeling in their feet or hands. Foot problems are a big risk in diabetics. Diabetics must constantly monitor their feet or face severe consequences, including amputation. With a diabetic foot, a wound as small as a blister from wearing a shoe that’s too tight can lead to a lot of damage. Diabetes decreases blood flow, so injuries are slow to heal. When a wound is not healing, is at risk for infection and infections spread quickly in diabetics. When a diabetic foot becomes numb, it may be at risk for deformity. One way this happens is through ulcers. Small, unattended cuts become open sores, which may then become infected. Another way is the bone condition CharcotFoot. This is one of the most serious foot problems diabetics face. It warps the shape of the foot when bones fracture and disintegrate, and yet, because of numbness there is no pain, and the individual continues to walk on the foot. Our practice can treat diabetic foot ulcers and early phases of Charcot (pronounced “sharko”) fractures using a total contact cast and prevent more serious damage or deformity. This treatment allows the ulcer to heal by

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Dayton OH Foot Care – Diabetic Patient Testimonial AtAdvanced Foot and Ankle Care Centers, our priority is to deliver quality care to informed patients in a comfortable and convenient setting. Quality Care When you have problems with your feet, you need to turn to a podiatrist who listens and responds … an experienced doctor who knows the field and can effectively diagnose and treat your needs … a friendly physician who counsels you on the best ways to maintain and improve your health. Our staff meet all these criteria. Plus, you benefit from a dedicated team of trained professionals who give you the individualized attention you deserve. Informed Patients Advanced Foot and Ankle Care Centers believes that informed patients are better prepared to make decisions regarding their health and well being. That is why we’ve included an extensive section on our web site covering the full array of topics associated with podiatry and podiatric diagnoses and treatments. We encourage you to look through these pages whenever you have an interest or concern about your feet. Comfortable, Convenient Setting At Advanced Foot and Ankle Care Centers, we strive to make our offices comfortable and convenient for our patients. Included in these web pages are information about Advanced Foot and Ankle Care Centers’ locations including, maps, directions, hours, insurance policies and appointment scheduling. You can even email a request for an appointment. We hope you find our web site useful

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According to the American Diabetes Association, about 15.7 million people (5.9 percent of the United States population) have diabetes. Nervous system damage (also called neuropathy) affects about 60 to 70 percent of people with diabetes and is a major complication that may cause diabetics to lose feeling in their feet or hands. Foot problems are a big risk in diabetics. Diabetics must constantly monitor their feet or face severe consequences, including amputation. With a diabetic foot, a wound as small as a blister from wearing a shoe that’s too tight can cause a lot of damage. Diabetes decreases blood flow, so injuries are slow to heal. When your wound is not healing, it’s at risk for infection. As a diabetic, your infections spread quickly. If you have diabetes, you should inspect your feet every day. Look for puncture wounds, bruises, pressure areas, redness, warmth, blisters, ulcers, scratches, cuts and nail problems. Get someone to help you, or use a mirror. Here’s some basic advice for taking care of your feet: Always keep your feet warm. Don’t get your feet wet in snow or rain. Don’t put your feet on radiators or in front of the fireplace. Don’t smoke or sit cross-legged. Both decrease blood supply to your feet. Don’t soak your feet. Don’t use antiseptic solutions, drugstore medications, heating pads or sharp instruments on your feet. Trim your toenails straight across. Avoid cutting the corners. Use a nail file or emery board. If you find an ingrown toenail

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All diabetics are warned that their metabolic disease often affects the eyes, the kidneys and the feet with often tragic consequences. Poor circulation, numbness and burning, loss of balance and strength, foot ulcers, infections and all too often gangrene and amputation are commonly associated with Diabetes. Starting with a complete lower extremity evaluation, a determination of how your Diabetes has affected your feet, a program of care can be custom developed to treat and reverse any existing problems and prevent future problems from developing. Working along side of internists and endocrinologists as part of the diabetes health professional team, podiatry has been proven to be a valuable asset in maintaining longevity and quality of life for diabetics. All diabetics should at least have an annual Podiatry exam. Visit our website: www.ftcdrdinowitz.com

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Diabetic Foot Care – Podiatrist in Whiting, NJ According to the American Diabetes Association, about 15.7 million people (5.9 percent of the United States population) have diabetes. Nervous system damage (also called neuropathy) affects about 60 to 70 percent of people with diabetes and…

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Diabetic Foot Care – Podiatrist in Roseville, CA According to the American Diabetes Association, about 15.7 million people (5.9 percent of the United States population) have diabetes. Nervous system damage (also called neuropathy) affects about 60 to 70 percent of people with diabetes…

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