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Category: Diabetes Awareness
Let’s Talk about Diabetic Foot Care
American Diabetes Month (November) raises awareness of a disease that affects 34 million of our citizens.
Don’t Fall for These Diabetes Myths
November is Diabetes Awareness Month. We are taking this moment to quash some typical myths about this disease that affects so many people.
COVID-19 and People with Underlying Conditions
Recently, the Centers for Disease Control expanded its list of underlying health conditions that put people at an increased risk of severe complications from COVID-19. The list now includes those who suffer from the following health conditions: coronary artery disease COPD obesity chronic kidney disease high blood pressure moderate to severe asthma liver disease pregnancy […]
What’s Your Risk of Developing Diabetes?
Would you be surprised to learn that diabetes is extremely damaging to your feet? High blood sugar damages nerves and blood vessels, which makes the feet especially vulnerable to two things: numbness and slow healing.
The Lisfranc Injury: It’s Complicated
These days, at least among podiatry specialists like us at Foot & Ankle Associates of Cleveland, his name only comes up when we’re talking about a specific area of the midfoot: the Lisfranc joint complex.
Strategies to Stick to a Healthy Diabetes Diet on Thanksgiving
November is Thanksgiving month, of course, and many of us look forward to time spent with our families, sharing a bountiful table. But it’s also American Diabetes Month, an opportunity for diabetics to recommit to keeping their disease under control.
Do You Need a Podiatrist if You’ve Got Diabetes?
Diabetics who notice any of the following foot problems should make an appointment with a podiatrist right away to minimize the risk of limb loss:
8 Ways for Seniors to Create a Safer Living Space
Many of these falls result in a traumatic injury such as a broken hip or brain damage. They can trigger a downward spiral into poor health. They can rob older adults of their independence.
Travel Tips for People with Diabetes
If you’ve got diabetes, you do your best every day to monitor what you eat and drink. You know when it’s time to pull out the test strips and check your blood sugar levels.