About ten years ago, I was diagnosed with diabetes. That diagnosis hit me very hard because I thought that my life would be too different from what I had known. Over the years, I have accepted the diagnosis and have found ways to live as I would without the disease. Having diabetes does require me to make more trips to my doctor and to my podiatrist. If you have diabetes and have yet to visit a podiatrist, this blog can show you why you should start going now. You will find information about how diabetes impacts your feet and what you can do to prevent the long-term problems that can arise.
Your feet carry you through life, step by step. Yet, all too often, we tend to take them for granted. Imagine how different your world would be if you had trouble walking, couldn't play sports, or couldn't run after your children. Proper foot care is as essential as a well-rounded diet and regular exercise for maintaining an active, healthy lifestyle. But what exactly can a foot doctor do for you? [Read More]