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Dos and Don’ts of Diabetic Foot Care

Posted on November 25, 2019 by Montgomery Foot Care Specialists

All of us at Montgomery Foot Care Specialists consider diabetes to be one of the biggest threats to our patients’ feet.

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What is Diabetic Retinopathy?

Posted on November 22, 2019 by Montgomery Foot Care Specialists

Our diabetic patients here at Montgomery Foot Care Specialists know that daily foot exams are an essential part of their self-care. Foot complications are very common for anyone with diabetes – even for those who do a good job of controlling their blood sugar.

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When Should Diabetics Call a Podiatrist?

Posted on November 13, 2019 by Montgomery Foot Care Specialists

Because November is Diabetes Awareness Month, Montgomery County podiatrists Dr. Chanda L. Day-Houts and Dr. Heidi M. Christie want to take this opportunity to encourage our diabetic patients.

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Diabetics: Take Care of Your Physical and Mental Health

Posted on November 6, 2019 by Montgomery Foot Care Specialists

We read so much about the effects of diabetes on the human body- as we should! High blood sugar and a failing pancreas affect just about every bodily system.

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Halloween Can Be Super Scary for Diabetics

Posted on November 1, 2019 by Montgomery Foot Care Specialists

Diabetes is a serious disease characterized by the body’s inability to produce insulin or to use insulin properly. Without enough insulin, blood sugar levels rise to dangerous levels, wreaking havoc throughout the body…

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A Foot Care Guide for Diabetics

Posted on September 12, 2019 by Montgomery Foot Care Specialists

Whether you’ve had diabetes for a long time or you’ve just been diagnosed, we encourage you to be mindful of your feet at all times. Foot problems are extremely common among diabetics.

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8 Important Ways to Manage Diabetic Ulcers

Posted on July 2, 2019July 2, 2019 by Montgomery Foot Care Specialists

Diabetics, however, often have problems with circulation in their lower limbs. When there’s not enough blood flowing down to your feet, ulcers don’t always heal easily.

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Questions and Answers about Diabetes and Foot Health

Posted on May 14, 2019May 14, 2019 by Montgomery Foot Care Specialists

To understand diabetes, it helps to know a little bit about the pancreas. The pancreas is an organ located to the rear of the stomach.

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5 Ways Your Smartphone Can Help You Manage Diabetes

Posted on February 26, 2019 by Montgomery Foot Care Specialists

With the introduction of the iPhone around 2007, the word “app” became synonymous with something that could make our life easier. So it is with apps that help people with medical conditions like diabetes.

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4 Ways to Keep Blood Sugar in Check

Posted on January 21, 2019January 21, 2019 by Montgomery Foot Care Specialists

Many of our patients here at Montgomery Foot Care Specialists have diabetes. It’s a disease that affects a person’s life and health in many, many ways.

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