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Infected Ingrown Toenails and Diabetes: A Call for Immediate Attention and Care

Infected Ingrown Toenails and Diabetes: A Call for Immediate Attention and Care

November is Diabetes Awareness Month. Diabetes is a chronic condition that requires meticulous care and attention, especially when it comes to foot health. Individuals with diabetes are more prone to foot complications due to reduced blood circulation and nerve damage. One such common foot issue is an ingrown toenail, which can lead to infections and potentially serious consequences like amputation if left untreated. Find out why it is critically important to seek prompt treatment for an infected ingrown toenail, especially for those with diabetes.

Soleful Struggles: Managing Heel Pain in Individuals Living with Diabetes

Soleful Struggles: Managing Heel Pain in Individuals Living with Diabetes

November is Diabetes Awareness Month. Having diabetes along with heel pain can be challenging to treat. Heel pain, which can significantly impact an individual's quality of life. Heel pain in diabetics can stem from various causes, and understanding these factors is crucial for effective management and relief. 

Dr. K's Tips for Keeping Your Feet Healthy with Diabetes

Dr. K's Tips for Keeping Your Feet Healthy with Diabetes

November is Diabetes Awareness Month. According to the CDC website, more than 37 million people in the United States have diabetes, and 1 in 5 of them don’t know they have it. 96 million US adults - over a third - have prediabetes, and more than 8 in 10 of them don’t know they have it. Diabetes is the 7th leading cause of death in the United States and may be underreported.

Foot Ulcers: Seek Professional Care Right Away

Foot ulcers are deep sores or a break in the skin that can easily become infected and worsen. Foot ulcers require immediate medical attention because if they are left untreated, they can affect deeper layers of the skin and even the bone.

Take Good Care of Your Feet: A New Year’s Resolution that You Can Keep

We’ve got a great idea for a New Year’s resolution that is good for you and easy to keep. This year, keep your lowly feet in mind and resolve to take good care of them with these simple and economical foot care tips.

Innovative Neurogenx Therapy Treats Neuropathy and Much More!

Innovative Neurogenx Therapy Treats Neuropathy and Much More!

Do you suffer from neuropathy – nerve damage – with pain, numbness burning or muscle weakness in your feet? If so, we have a state-of-the-art therapy that can not only manage your condition but can also reverse any damage and restore nerve function.

The Diabetic and the Podiatrist

The Diabetic and the Podiatrist

If diabetes is an issue mostly affecting the normal function of the pancreas, either through insulin resistance or the inability to naturally produce insulin in the body, how does diabetes pertain to a podiatrist?

5 Warning Signs for Diabetic Patients

5 Warning Signs for Diabetic Patients

When we have a disease like diabetes, we are at risk of developing other conditions and diseases that can stem from diabetes. The most commonly known condition associated with diabetes is called diabetic neuropathy, or the occurrence of neuropathy in a patient with diabetes.