Amputation is a preventable complication of diabetes, but it’s also a common one because this disease can interrupt blood flow to your feet if left untreated. April is Limb Loss Awareness Month, so in today’s post, Dr. Eric Ricefield, Dr. Mark Yagodich, Dr. Aliza V. Eisen, and Cassandra Stache, DPM of greater Philadelphia’s Your Next Step […]
Smoking is a hazardous habit that damages your entire body, even your feet. That’s why the American Cancer Society promotes the Great American Smokeout on the third Thursday of every November to encourage smokers to give up smoking for an entire day. So, in today’s post, Dr. Eric Ricefield, Dr. Mark Yagodich, and Dr. Aliza […]
During the winter months, it’s crucial for people living with diabetes to take extra special care of their feet. November is Diabetes Awareness Month. So in today’s post, Dr. Eric Ricefield, Dr. Mark Yagodich, and Dr. Aliza V. Eisen of greater Philadelphia’s Your Next Step Foot and Ankle Care Center are sharing their top tips for […]
There are few experiences that are more liberating or relaxing than walking barefoot on a sandy beach with the warm sand between your toes and the sounds of the waves lapping at the shoreline. But this almost perfect scene can quickly turn hazardous for millions of diabetics. In today’s post, Dr. Eric Ricefield, Dr. Mark Yagodich, […]
November is American Diabetes Month and an important time to look at how to combat this disease. Proper care of your feet is extremely important when you are a patient who must deal with a diabetes diagnosis. Since diabetes typically causes peripheral nerve damage, you gradually lose some feelings in your feet and may not even be […]
Cracked heels can occur at any time of the year and typically aren’t dangerous. However, you will find as a person with diabetes, and a dry heel can turn serious. Unfortunately, there are many reasons why heels crack and conditions that make it worse. Knowing what to look out for should help you fight it […]
Diabetes damages the blood vessels in your body, but most especially the feet. When the vessels are damaged, this can cause nerve damage over time. You can take steps to help your feet as a person with diabetes, such as washing and then drying your feet thoroughly, paying particular attention between the toes. Still, there […]
November is American Diabetes Month. It’s a perfect time to remember and spread the word that you can avoid diabetic foot complications with proper diet, medication, and regular visits with your foot doctor to catch any foot and ankle problems before they can worsen. It is especially true for unnoticed infected cuts that can quickly become gangrenous […]
Nerve problems in your feet can be caused by many factors, with the unfortunate leader being peripheral nerve damage from diabetes. Alcohol and exposure to other toxic chemicals, among many other issues, can cause nerve problems. Adhering to a healthy diet and taking your medications as prescribed will help you successfully manage your diabetes. Some […]
Bacteria and fungi love the usually moist and dark environment found inside your shoes, and some of them can cause infections when they enter your body through just a small cut on your foot. For individuals whose immune, circulatory, and peripheral nervous systems are compromised by diabetes, a small cut can go unnoticed and quickly […]
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