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According to Dan Michaels, DPM, “Diabetes causes many complications, including peripheral neuropathy. These and other aspects of aging, diabetes, and neuropathy are well understood as contributing to gait instability and falls. If you have any of these risk factors, get evaluated for gait instability. Perhaps you have unrecognized neuropathy, or one of your medications is…
We spend a lot of time on our feet, which makes it only natural we can have a variety of issues with them. “I see the issues just walking down the street. It’s very common. A lot of people are embarrassed about their feet so a lot of them don’t come in until the problem…
Staying active is one of the most powerful ways to manage diabetes. Regular exercise helps stabilize blood sugar, improves circulation, and combats the depression and fatigue that often accompany a chronic diagnosis. But for many patients with diabetes, the fear of foot injuries keeps them sidelined.
A bunion is a bony bump that sticks out from the side of your foot at the base of the big toe. The word bunion comes from the Greek word for turnip – perhaps because a bunion can look swollen and reddish. “The common wisdom is that women get bunions because they spend too much…
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Reconstructive Foot and Ankle Institute has proven experience in managing the complications of diabetes. Unfortunately, that experience has taught us that some aspects of the condition are overlooked or neglected. For this blog post, Dr. Michaels will discuss the depression and lifestyle changes that accompany diabetes in detail. Read on to learn more about how…
Diabetics face unique challenges when it comes to foot health, and some of those challenges can lead to other issues down the road. Peripheral neuropathy, a common complication, is particularly worrisome. It can cause numbness and reduced blood flow, making feet more susceptible to subsequent injuries and infections. Here at Reconstructive Foot and Ankle Institute,…
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