One in every 10 people have it. More than seven million have it and don’t know it. It affects every major system of the body. What is it? Diabetes. More than 30 million Americans are living with diabetes, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). It is the number one cause of blindness, kidney failure and amputation. Your body sends you signals all the time. The thing is, we often don’t listen, ignoring the signs as part of getting older, putting it off for a less … [Read more...] about Why It’s Important to Listen to Your Feet
Podiatry
Today’s Podiatrist: Operate Like a DPM
As a foot and ankle expert, today’s podiatrist is in a unique position to provide surgical intervention or conservative care to treat foot and ankle conditions. Simply put, no condition is too big or too small and no treatment is too complex for today’s podiatrist. So, what does the phrase “Operate Like a DPM” mean to today’s podiatrist? It’s a way of practicing that puts the patient and his or her needs and individual concerns first. Today’s podiatrist has the singular goal of getting … [Read more...] about Today’s Podiatrist: Operate Like a DPM
