In 2007 we had 18.2 million Americans with Diabetes. Now the CDC estimates that we have 23.6 million!! That is 7% of the US population!!
The cost of Diabetic Amputations are increasing as well. In 2002 one out of every ten health care dollars or $132 Billion was spent on Diabetes treatment.
Here are some things that you can do to help!
1. Watch your blood sugars, the more of an up and down you get with your sugars, the increase in complications you will have.
2. Make sure your doctor is ordering your Hemoglobin A1C. This measures how your sugars have been over the past 3 months.
3. Make sure that you are checking your feet every day!! If you notice any open areas or sores, come in immediately to your Podiatrist or Primary Care Physician!!
4. Early detection and treatment are the keys to healing.
5. Prevention is the number one thing we can do to save limbs!!
This is demonstration of the Semmes Weinstein Monofilament Testing that can be done to check your feet for Neuropathy!
Come on in to:
Surprise Foot and Ankle Specialists
14800 West Mountain View Blvd. Ste 160
Surprise, AZ 85374
623-584-5556
623-584-0755
dpmkirk.vpweb.com
fixingfeet.com
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