by Dr. Steven Waldman Staying healthy as a diabetic requires regular visits at a podiatrist’s office, but that’s not all. There are many things a diabetic patient can do, and avoid doing, to stay in control of their disease. Keep this list in mind to lower...
by Dr. Brant McCartan By definition, a break in the surface of the skin is a dermatological ulcer. If the break in your skin is on your foot, it may be time to see a podiatrist. Ulcers can occur for a variety of reasons. Sometimes they can be a sign of something...
by Dr. Steven Waldman Compression socks can be miracle workers. They are a relatively harmless treatment method that have very little side-effects. Yes, they may be hard to get on, but overall their benefits can truly outweigh this slight negative. To understand a...
We all hear about diabetics losing toes, feet, and even their leg. However, it is very unusual for a diabetic to have a leg amputated due to blocked blood vessels – unless they smoke. Smoking slows down the circulation in smaller blood vessels, like those in...
The A1C test is an important one for diabetics – it measures your average blood glucose over the past two to three months. Your average blood glucose is an indication of how well you are controlling your diabetes. If you are having trouble and your glucose...
A good diet for gout reduces your intake of foods that are high in purines. Purines occur naturally in your body, but you can also get them from eating certain foods, such as organ meats, anchovies, herring, asparagus, and mushrooms. Your body produces uric acid when...
