DIABETES & YOUR FEET
Diabetes tops the list of troubling health ailments that Americans face. Up to 25% of people with diabetes will develop a foot ulcer in their lifetime. Foot ulcers and infections are the most common reason for hospitalization of people with diabetes. However, diabetic ulcerations and amputations are largely preventable. Under a podiatrist's regular care, amputation rates can be reduced by 45-85 percent. Dr. Deiboldt and Dr. Beck recommend that all diabetics visit our office 1-2 times a year for a diabetic foot evaluation and check-up. Please click on the links below to learn more about diabetes and how it affects your feet.
National Institutes of Health
http://www.nih.gov
NIHInfo@OD.NIH.GOV (e-mail)
(301) 496-4000
National Institute on Aging
http://www.nih.gov/nia
Information Center
P.O. Box 8057
Gaithersburg, Maryland 20898-8057
(800) 222-2225
(800) 222-4225 (TTY)
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)
http://www.niddk.nih.gov
Building 31
Room 9A04 Center Drive, MSC 2560
Bethesda, MD 20892-2560