Dan Michaels, DPM, states, “For pain control, mild cases of diabetic neuropathy pain can be managed well with a complex mix of vitamins, most notably Vitamin B1 and r-lipoic acid. We offer these in all of our locations and these are geared specifically toward diabetic neuropathy. Moderate to severe neuropathy pain is usually well managed…

According to Dan Michaels, DPM, “The most common cause of diabetic foot swelling is poor blood sugar control. When the body does not have enough insulin to break down sugars, it triggers fluid retention and edema. High blood pressure can also cause diabetes-related foot swelling by preventing the kidneys from properly filtering out excess fluids…

Serious foot conditions can be part of diabetes. For instance, nerve damage-or neuropathy-is a loss of sensation that can occur due to uncontrolled diabetes, says Dan Michaels, DPM. “[Neuropathy] can then result in calluses, which can lead to diabetic ulcers,” she explains. In severe cases, this can also cause foot infections that may even lead…

According to Dan Michaels, DPM, “If your diabetes is mismanaged, then you might be setting off a  chain reaction of events such as hypertension (high blood pressure), which can lead to heart disease and peripheral neuropathy. In fact, two-thirds of people with type 2 diabetes experience hypertension.”     “Hypertension and diabetes have many of…

  Like the rest of your body, your feet may produce more sweat in the summer, says podiatrist Dan Michaels, DPM, making for potentially unpleasant and stinky experiences. “As the temperature increases, so does our body’s temperature, and then we sweat to regulate our temperature,” Dr. Michaels says. “Sweating is normal and natural, but when…

You’re probably already familiar with the most common causes of sweaty feet. Closed-toed shoes, hot temperatures, stress, or nervousness, are the main culprits, explains Dan Michaels, DPM. Dr. Michaels recommends switching to socks and shoes made of breathable fabrics. The best socks for sweaty feet are made from moisture-wicking materials, such as merino wool, nylon,…

According to Daniel Michaels, DPM, “Critical Limb Ischemia (CLI) is a condition which develops when your arteries become severely clogged. This clogging process involves the deposition of atherosclerotic plaque inside arteries. As more of this material builds up, as the PAD increases in severity, at some point it becomes “˜Critical Limb Ischemia’ and, as the…

Whether painful or not, cracked heels can be unsightly, especially if you are planning to wear sandals. Podiatrist Dan Michaels, DPM says, “They appear as the result of a loss in moisture in the heels and as we walk, the pressure on the heel pad causes the callus on your heels to crack. “Some of…

Whether you’re struggling with painful bunions or a disfiguring hammertoe, there are solutions to restore your feet to Cinderella proportions. Dan Michaels, DPM explains that there is a deeply emotional side to correcting these issues. “The patient stories are very moving,” Dr. Michaels says. “I’ve seen patients that are too embarrassed to go swimming or…

“Two common contributing factors to the high incidence of diabetic foot ulcers: peripheral neuropathy and peripheral arterial disease,” said Dan Michaels, DPM. The nerve damage resulting from peripheral neuropathy can cause numbness in the hands and feet, leading to foot ulcers. “For example, if they step on something like a needle or a rock they…