People with Diabetes Face Unique Risks: MD Podiatrist

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 has gotten quite down the road,” said Dan Michaels, DPM.

Dr. Michaels foot checks for people with diabetes, who face unique risks. “If you have high blood sugar level, the proteins in blood actually are inhibited. You don’t really heal at all, wound-wise or incision-wise, for about 24 hours,” Dr. Michaels said. “It also can lead to nerve issues, nerve damage.”