Why hasn’t this wound healed? Maybe you need to review some rules below! Diabetic wounds are very unpredictable! When it comes to diabetic wounds they can be really hard to heal. They are often a combination of poor circulation, lack of sensation to the feet, and pressure from shoes. Often, diabetic ulcers are never felt, […]
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The Impact of Foot Health
Watch as Dr. Mark Green discusses the impact of foot health on overall wellness with Dr. Michelle Robin.
Don’t Let Dry, Cracking Heels Keep You Off Your Feet!
40+60 Feet, Euw. (Photo credit: bark) Dry, cracking heels are very common, especially in wintertime. Colder temperatures are one of the main reasons for their occurrence, but other factors may contribute to the condition including age, diabetes, excess weight, or vitamin deficiency. As you get older, your skin loses its ability to stretch. As a […]
Diabetic Algebra
Image by Getty Images via @daylife So which doctor do you see when your blood glucose is out of control? If you answered your PCP or endocrinologist, you are correct. But adding your podiatrist to the equation may be just what the doctor ordered. A podiatrist to treat your blood glucose? Zoinks! Ok, before you […]
My Little Wooden Podiatrist
Image via Wikipedia When I graduated after four years of podiatry school in 1990, I was showered with gifts for achieving such an accomplishment. What meaningful and significant offering did I receive from my envious family and friends for earning my Doctor of Podiatric Medicine? I got a very nice pen, a tie clip, the […]