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.
Mayo Clinic Online
http://www.mayoclinic.com
MedlinePlus
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus
A resource of the U.S. National Library of Medicine and the
National Institutes of Heatlh
PodiatryOnline
http://www.podiatry-online.net
WebMD
http://www.webmd.com