Diabetes is a large and growing problem all over the world. The disease affects your whole body in many ways and is especially hard on your feet, which is why the podiatrists at Foot & Ankle Associates of Cleveland work so hard to educate our patients about it. Let’s take a closer look at what […]
There are a lot of misconceptions out there about diabetes. Who gets it? Who’s at risk? Podiatrists Megan L. Oltmann, DPM and Craig B. Frey, DPM of Foot & Ankle Associates of Cleveland are closing out Diabetes Awareness Month by focusing this blog on clearing up some myths about the disease. Myth: Having diabetes is […]
If you have diabetes, make sure your dentist knows. Good oral hygiene is something everyone should strive for, but it’s especially important for diabetics. We all have plaque – that thin film of yuk (mostly bacteria) that builds up on our teeth. It’s the stuff the dentist scrapes off of the surface of your teeth […]
There’s no escaping this fact: diabetes is on the rise in the U.S. and all over the world. A few stats: 3% of people in the U.S. – 29 million – have diabetes 4 million more Americans will be diagnosed with diabetes this year Each year, more than half of all lower-limb amputations in the […]
Earlier this fall, a series of ads ran on Scottish TV that made a lot of viewers angry. In each ad, a mother was shown giving her child a piece of chocolate or another sugary snack. The child then turned to the camera and delivered a warning that he will be more likely to get […]