During the hot summer months, diabetic foot care becomes a bit more challenging. Sun exposure, heat and humidity can all take a toll on your feet.

Charcot foot is a condition that impacts the bones, joints and tissue in your foot and ankle. It can affect anyone with peripheral neuropathy, but people who also have diabetes are especially at risk. Left untreated, Charcot foot can lead to a permanent foot deformity.

If you have diabetes, you should perform daily foot checks and see your podiatrist regularly. But, when the weather turns cold, you may need to take extra precautions with your diabetic foot care.

If you discover a wound on your feet or ankles, it can be frightening. Depending on your health, you may not have even noticed you were injured.

Diabetes, which is a chronic condition that impacts your friends, family members, and neighbors, is one condition that is greatly influenced by the food on your plate.  

Rest is an important part of our lives that provides time for relaxation and recovery. Don’t forget to include your feet.

There are many causes for concern if a wound is healing slower than normal. You are not only at risk for infection, but also a condition that is known as peripheral arterial disease or PAD.

Bend them, wiggle them, or call them your piggies. Either way, make sure to take care of your toes in the new year. They play a major supporting role in how you move around.

For your feet, too much friction can mean serious consequences. The result: calluses and corns. We have a few suggestions for reducing friction.

We know the value of specially made, one-of-a-kind custom orthotic devices, but we also know how tempting it may be to select an over-the-counter pair.

You may not realize it, but patients with diabetes are at risk for serious burns due to a condition known as peripheral neuropathy.

During Diabetes Awareness Month, we want to share the importance of identifying and responding to non-healing wounds and how a Certified Wound Specialist is helpful during recovery.

Before you plan your outfit for Halloween, here are some reminders of the importance of your shoe choice.

With a new season, we encourage you to check in on your footwear. Are you receiving the support that you need? If you’re still walking in pain, you may want to consider speaking with our office about custom orthotics.

We want to provide tips on ways to protect our older neighbors and share some proactive ways to strengthen your feet and ankles.

We know how diabetes can affect feet, and we’re here to help you remind your parents to take care of themselves, too.

If you have diabetes, here are three ways to increase your chances of winning against wounds.

While it might seem overwhelming, one of the first steps to taking care of your feet is to look closely and carefully at each foot.

June is National Wound Healing Awareness Month and we’re observing the month by focusing on special tips for healing diabetic wounds and sores on the feet.

Patients with diabetes sometimes report persistently cold feet. Here are a few ways you can avoid cold feet this summer.