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.
American Diabetes Association
http://www.diabetes.org
800-342-2383
American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine
http://www.aapsm.org
888-854-FEET
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
http://www.aaos.org
6300 N. River Road
Rosemont, IL 60018
847-823-7186
American College of Foot & Ankle Surgeons
http://www.footphysicians.com and http://www.acfas.org
8725 W. Higgins Road, Sutie 555
Chicago, IL 60631-2724
773-693-9300
American Physical Therapy Association
http://www.apta.org
1111 N. Fairfax Street
Alexandria, VA 22314-1488
800-999-2782
American Podiatric Medical Association
http://www.apma.org
9312 Old Georgetown Road
Bethesda, MD 20814-1621
301-581-9200
American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society
http:// www.aofas.org
6300 N. River Road, Suite 510
Rosemont, IL 60018
800-235-4855