Each year in April, all of us at Foot & Ankle Associates of Cleveland observe and promote national Foot Health Awareness Month. We want our patients to be fully informed about their foot health. This week, we’re focusing on diabetes and how it affects your feet. 2 Types of Diabetes The two main forms of…
March is National Nutrition Month! There’s a lot of truth to the old adage, “You are what you eat.” The food you eat can help your body function or it can cause damage. At Foot & Ankle Associates of Cleveland, we put a high value on good nutrition since it plays a role in keeping…
Take our short quiz! Find out what you already know about March 27, 2018 and what it means to podiatrists Dr. Craig B. Frey and Dr. Megan L. Oltmann of Foot & Ankle Associates of Cleveland: Multiple choice Which medical condition is not a leading cause of death in the United States? a). Diabetes b)….
You’d have to be living under a rock since the 1950s or so to not have heard that physical activity and exercise are beneficial to every individual’s health and longevity. Some of the benefits we’re all familiar with include increased energy enhanced mood improved cardiovascular health keeping off unwanted extra pounds maintaining strong muscles and…
November is Diabetes Awareness Month, something we take pretty seriously here at Foot & Ankle Associates of Cleveland. What is it about diabetes that we need to be aware of? There are 4 common types. Type 2 – where the body cannot properly process blood glucose. Controllable with proper diet, exercise, and monitoring. Type 1…
“Golden Rules” for Diabetic Foot Care This Season This is the season of warmth. You may be tempted to shed your socks and shoes and savor the warmth of the sand on the shores of Lake Erie; to walk barefoot through the cool grass; to slip into a light sandal and feel the breeze on…
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…
If there’s one thing that Dr. Megan L. Oltmann and Dr. Craig B. Frey want you to remember about your feet, it’s this: foot pain is never normal. You may be tempted to chalk up recurring foot pain to old age or too much exercise – but you shouldn’t. Podiatrists are specially trained to evaluate…
At Foot & Ankle Associates of Cleveland, we advise our diabetic patients to visit our podiatry office in Solon, Ohio at least once a year as part of an overall plan to keep their diabetes under control and their feet healthy. The danger that diabetes poses to your feet continues in every season, but winter…
It’s a pretty well known fact that men tend to avoid things like calling the doctor. But guys, we’re talking to you — if you think you’re at risk for diabetes, you really need to take action. Diabetes is one of those diseases that’s so fraught with complication that you can’t afford to ignore the…
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