Showing posts with label Diabetes. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Diabetes. Show all posts
Sunday, February 27, 2011
Friday, February 25, 2011
Diabetic Foot Ulcers
Foot Ulcers Independently Linked to Mortality in Diabetes Patients
Over the years as a Podiatrist I have seen many patients with Diabetic Foot Ulcers. I have also been fortunate enough to see many patients with Diabetes that have never had an ulcer. There are many things that you can do to prevent Diabetic Foot Ulcers.
1. Monitor your diet. Spikes in Blood sugar have been shown to predispose patients to neuropathy and diabetic foot ulcers.
2. Have your Hemoglobin A1C checked! This gives you a recording of how your sugars have been running for the past 3 months.
3. Check your feet daily. If you notice any sores or wounds come in to see your Podiatrist or Primary Care Physician Immediately!!
Dermagraft is one of the ways that we treat Diabetic Foot Ulcers here at Surprise Foot and Ankle Specialists.
If you are having any foot problems come in to see us at:
dpmkirk.vpweb.com
Over the years as a Podiatrist I have seen many patients with Diabetic Foot Ulcers. I have also been fortunate enough to see many patients with Diabetes that have never had an ulcer. There are many things that you can do to prevent Diabetic Foot Ulcers.
1. Monitor your diet. Spikes in Blood sugar have been shown to predispose patients to neuropathy and diabetic foot ulcers.
2. Have your Hemoglobin A1C checked! This gives you a recording of how your sugars have been running for the past 3 months.
3. Check your feet daily. If you notice any sores or wounds come in to see your Podiatrist or Primary Care Physician Immediately!!
Dermagraft is one of the ways that we treat Diabetic Foot Ulcers here at Surprise Foot and Ankle Specialists.
If you are having any foot problems come in to see us at:
dpmkirk.vpweb.com
Thursday, February 24, 2011
Diabetic Amputation
Patriot Guard Rider looks beyond amputation wfaa.com Dallas - Fort Worth Local News
Many patients over the years will experience an amputation associated with diabetes. There are some things that you can do to prevent this.
1. Watch your diet. Limiting the amount of sugar you take in will help.
2. Get moving, even if you exercise for 10 minutes at a time, it will add up to your 30 minutes a day!
3. Check your feet daily. If you notice any open wounds or sores, come in to see your Podiatrist or your Primary Care Physician immediately.
For all of your Foot Care Needs: 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
Many patients over the years will experience an amputation associated with diabetes. There are some things that you can do to prevent this.
1. Watch your diet. Limiting the amount of sugar you take in will help.
2. Get moving, even if you exercise for 10 minutes at a time, it will add up to your 30 minutes a day!
3. Check your feet daily. If you notice any open wounds or sores, come in to see your Podiatrist or your Primary Care Physician immediately.
For all of your Foot Care Needs: 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
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Diabetic Foot and Wound Care Part 3
Amputations: This is by far the worst part of my job!! As I frequently tell patients: "Keeping your feet and toes, is job security for me."
No one wants to prevent an amputations more then your Podiatrist!
The things that you can do to help out:
1. Check inside your shoes before putting them on!
2. Wear properly fitted shoes at all times, many people with Diabetes and Neuropathy can step on things and not know it.
3. Check your feet everyday! You can use a mirror on the floor, or a mechanics mirror, or ask a loved one to look for you!
4. If you notice any open areas or wounds, come in and see your Podiatrist or Primary Care Physician immediately.
No one wants to prevent an amputations more then your Podiatrist!
The things that you can do to help out:
1. Check inside your shoes before putting them on!
2. Wear properly fitted shoes at all times, many people with Diabetes and Neuropathy can step on things and not know it.
3. Check your feet everyday! You can use a mirror on the floor, or a mechanics mirror, or ask a loved one to look for you!
4. If you notice any open areas or wounds, come in and see your Podiatrist or Primary Care Physician immediately.
For all of your footcare needs, come in and see us at:
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
14800 West Mountain View Blvd. Ste 160
Surprise, AZ 85374
623-584-5556
623-584-0755
dpmkirk.vpweb.com
fixingfeet.com
Monday, February 21, 2011
Diabetic Foot and Wound Care Part 2
More scary statistics here:
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
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
Sunday, February 20, 2011
Diabetes, Heart Disease and Stroke!!
Diet Drinks Linked to Heart Problems, Stroke
Here is another concern for our patients with Diabetes! Many patients switch to Diet drinks to help with the sugar. Unfortunately, this rarely works and can frequently make the problems worse. So what do you do? Start by swapping out one diet drink for a glass of water. Do this every week until you are down to one or less per week! You will feel better.
Other things that you can do with diabetes:
1. Check your feet every day!!
2. No bare feet!!
3. If you notice any foot sores or wounds come in to see your Podiatrist or Primary Care Physician Immediately!
Put your feet in good hands. For all of your foot care needs. Come in to:
Surprise Foot and Ankle Specialists
14800 West Mountain View Blvd
Suite 160
Surprise, AZ 85374
623-584-5556
623-584-0755
dpmkirk.vpweb.com
fixingfeet.com
Here is another concern for our patients with Diabetes! Many patients switch to Diet drinks to help with the sugar. Unfortunately, this rarely works and can frequently make the problems worse. So what do you do? Start by swapping out one diet drink for a glass of water. Do this every week until you are down to one or less per week! You will feel better.
Other things that you can do with diabetes:
1. Check your feet every day!!
2. No bare feet!!
3. If you notice any foot sores or wounds come in to see your Podiatrist or Primary Care Physician Immediately!
Put your feet in good hands. For all of your foot care needs. Come in to:
Surprise Foot and Ankle Specialists
14800 West Mountain View Blvd
Suite 160
Surprise, AZ 85374
623-584-5556
623-584-0755
dpmkirk.vpweb.com
fixingfeet.com
Saturday, February 19, 2011
Diabetes Peripheral Neuopathy
NeuRemedy, "The Neuropathy Vitamin", is used to nutritionally manage the pain, burning, numbness and tingling asso
ciated with peripheral neuropathy.
ciated with peripheral neuropathy. Foot injuries occur more frequently with the decreased levels of sensation often
associated with peripheral neuropathy. Take care of your feet with these ten tips for better foot health!
"Ten Tips for Better Foot Care for People with Peripheral Neuropathy"
1. Examine your feet once a day. Your ability to feel injuries or sores on your feet may be diminished by the effects of peripheral neuropathy. Do not forget to inspect between the toes! Use a mirror if necessary.
2. Notify your doctor if you find a problem. Receiving treatment immediately following an injury will likely decrease long-term consequences. See your podiatrist for help.
3. Get your feet checked professionally and frequently. Your podiatrist or physician may recognize problems with your feet that you may miss.
4. Keep your feet clean. Wash your feet with soap and water and dry them well once a day. Be certain to wash and dry between your toes. If you have an open sore consult your physician before washing.
5. No operating on yourself! Do not trim corns, calluses or toenails on your own. Seek the assistance of a medical professional.
6. Avoid ill fitting shoes. Make certain that shoes fit properly to prevent rubs or sores. Have your shoes fitted by a professional.
7. Wear the right socks. Select socks that are soft and do not cut off circulation to your feet. Put a pair of clean and dry socks on every time you put on your shoes.
8. Wear the right shoe for the activity. Wear athletic shoes when exercising. This will help you to avoid injuries.
9. Don't walk barefoot. Insensitive unprotected feet are prone to cuts and puncture wounds.
10. Stop smoking immediately. Now is a better time than ever. Avoid second hand smoke and smokeless tobacco. Smoking interferes with your body's ability to heal injuries and may cause non-healing sores, gangrene and amputations.
It is our goal to continue to be a resource for answers to your questions about peripheral neuropathy and to help you make educated decisions about how to manage your peripheral neuropathy symptoms.
NeuRemedy is a medical food which is specifically formulated for the nutritional management of people suffering from peripheral neuropathy. The active ingredient in NeuRemedy has been extensively and successfully used in Europe and Asia for decades. It has been studied in the scientific literature and shown to be safe and very often effective. Realm Labs, LLC has recently made NeuRemedy available to people suffering from peripheral neuropathy in the U.S.A.
NeuRemedy is a medical food which is specifically formulated for the nutritional management of people suffering from peripheral neuropathy. The active ingredient in NeuRemedy has been extensively and successfully used in Europe and Asia for decades. It has been studied in the scientific literature and shown to be safe and very often effective. Realm Labs, LLC has recently made NeuRemedy available to people suffering from peripheral neuropathy in the U.S.A.
For all of your foot care needs, come on down to:
Surprise Foot and Ankle Specialists
14800 West Mountain View Blvd
Ste 160
Surprise, AZ 85374
623-584-5556
623-584-0755: Fax
dpmkirk.vpweb.com
fixingfeet.com
Friday, February 18, 2011
Diabetic Foot and Wound Care: Part One
Do you or a loved one have Diabetes? There are 25.8 million children and adults in the US with Diabetes.
There are 7 million people that have not been diagnosed. 79 million people have prediabetes.
In 2007 diabetes contributed to 231,404 deaths!!!
The complications associated with Diabetes are:
Amputation, Blindness, Heart Disease and Stroke, High Blood Pressure, Neuropathy and Kidney Disease.
There aer many things that you can do to help reduce your risk of these complications. Checking your feet everyday is one of the biggest things you can do. If you cannot see your feet, have a loved one check your feet everyday. If you notice a sore on your foot, get in to see you Podiatrist or Primary Care Physician immediately.
If you already have a wound, here at Suprise Foot and Ankle Clinics: we can use:
KCI- V.A.C.® GranuFoam™ Bridge XG Dressing
The Vac System is one of the ways that we here at Surprise Foot and Ankle Specialists take care of open wounds.
Many patients develop wounds from Diabetes, Pressure Ulcers and Venous Stasis. Here at Surprise Foot And Ankle Specialists we are here to heal your wounds!!
Suprise 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
There are 7 million people that have not been diagnosed. 79 million people have prediabetes.
In 2007 diabetes contributed to 231,404 deaths!!!
The complications associated with Diabetes are:
Amputation, Blindness, Heart Disease and Stroke, High Blood Pressure, Neuropathy and Kidney Disease.
There aer many things that you can do to help reduce your risk of these complications. Checking your feet everyday is one of the biggest things you can do. If you cannot see your feet, have a loved one check your feet everyday. If you notice a sore on your foot, get in to see you Podiatrist or Primary Care Physician immediately.
If you already have a wound, here at Suprise Foot and Ankle Clinics: we can use:
KCI- V.A.C.® GranuFoam™ Bridge XG Dressing
The Vac System is one of the ways that we here at Surprise Foot and Ankle Specialists take care of open wounds.
Many patients develop wounds from Diabetes, Pressure Ulcers and Venous Stasis. Here at Surprise Foot And Ankle Specialists we are here to heal your wounds!!
Suprise 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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