Living with diabetes can be scary. One of the biggest fears is the threat of losing a leg. In fact, diabetes is responsible for someone losing a limb every three minutes in the United States. “There is no reason for so many diabetics to suffer an amputation,” said Dr. Joel Rainwater, chief medical … [Read more...] about Diabetes Awareness Saves Lives and Limbs
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PAD Awareness Saves Lives
Peripheral arterial disease, or PAD, is a whole-body disease that’s manifested in the legs. It’s a buildup of cholesterol plaque in the peripheral arteries of the body, which are found in the arms, legs, hands and feet. “If you have plaque buildup in your legs, there’s a good chance you could have … [Read more...] about PAD Awareness Saves Lives
September Brings Awareness to PAD
Burning, tingling, numbness and muscle cramping in your feet and toes? It might be neuropathy. But, then again, it might be poor circulation or peripheral artery disease (PAD). “These symptoms are very similar to those of PAD,” explained Joel Rainwater, M.D., medical director of Comprehensive … [Read more...] about September Brings Awareness to PAD
Diagnosing the Difference Between Neuropathy and Poor Circulation
Neuropathy is a condition that involves damage to the peripheral nerves, the nerves in your hands and feet. Symptoms include muscle cramping, difficulty walking, burning, tingling, numbness and pain in the legs or feet. In many cases, it’s caused by diabetes, but poor circulation can also cause … [Read more...] about Diagnosing the Difference Between Neuropathy and Poor Circulation
Diabetes Rates Rising
More than 130 million adults in the U.S. are living with diabetes or prediabetes, according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). Diabetes is a chronic condition that occurs when blood glucose or sugar is too high. It’s related to how the body turns food into energy and produces insulin. The … [Read more...] about Diabetes Rates Rising
Chronic Wounds Reaching Unprecedented Level
The rate of non-healing sores in America is alarming. According to the National Institutes of Health, more than 6 million people in the U.S. are affected by slow or non-healing wounds. “People don’t understand how important it is to pay attention to a sore that doesn’t get better. Without proper … [Read more...] about Chronic Wounds Reaching Unprecedented Level
Big Toe Pain is a Big Deal
One in 40 people over the age of 50 may find themselves limiting their activity because of a condition affecting their big toe. Hallux rigidus is a degenerative disease of the big toe joint and the most common form of arthritis in the foot. As it progresses, joint pain increases and motion … [Read more...] about Big Toe Pain is a Big Deal
Neuropathy Awareness Month Brings Attention to an Often Misdiagnosed Condition
More than 20 million people in the U.S. have some form of neuropathy, according to the National Institutes of Health. But this number may be much bigger, because everyone with symptoms isn’t tested. And NIH relates that neuropathy is often misdiagnosed because of its complex range of … [Read more...] about Neuropathy Awareness Month Brings Attention to an Often Misdiagnosed Condition
Limb Loss Awareness Month Can Save Lives
There are approximately 150,000 leg amputations every year in the U.S. that are not related to an accident. That number is staggering. However, awareness that it could happen to anyone, and being aware of the causes, can potentially save a limb. Poor circulation plays a role in more than half of … [Read more...] about Limb Loss Awareness Month Can Save Lives
Feet Have A Lot to Say
"Your body is talking to you all the time. The thing is, we don’t always listen,” said Dr. Diana Perry of CiC Foot & Ankle. Knowing when to pay attention can make a difference in your day-to-day lifestyle. “Don’t blame getting older as a reason to live with leg cramps, tingling, pain or loss of … [Read more...] about Feet Have A Lot to Say
