Una empleado de la officina Family Foot & Ankle Specialists explica los cuidado del pie diabeticos. Tenemos muchos tratamiento para pie diabetico.
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Monday, April 9, 2012
Wednesday, March 7, 2012
Causes and Treatment for Diabetic Neuropathy
Dr. Peter Wishnie, owner of Family Foot & Ankle Specialists explains what the causes of diabetic neuropathy are and what treatment options are for the condition. Diabetic neuropathy can cause pain, burning, even amputations! You should regularly visit a podiatrist in order to prevent the complications associated with diabetic neuropathy.
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
Numb Toes or Feet...Neuropathy??
Numb feet and toes could be a potentially serious condition...especially if you're diabetic! It is essential that you understand this problem and how it could effect your feet! To make a free consultation with one of our highly regarded doctors, make the call today...we'll be sure to get you in!
Monday, November 7, 2011
Diabetic Shoes…”They are not just for diabetics anymore.”
The diagnosis of “diabetes” sends shivers thru most people. While definitely not a death sentence as it has been in the past, the word conjures up the images of needles, tasteless food, the possibility of dialysis and blindness. While this blog won’t attempt to delve into the finer points of the disease, it will focus on just one aspect that will make life easier and attempt to make you aware how to make your diabetes a bit “easier on your feet”.
A common side effect of diabetes is a phenomenon called “diabetic neuropathy”. This is a disease entity that causes your feet to lose the normal sensation of pressure, pain and proprioception. While this might not seem like a big deal compared to other aspects of the disease, if left unchecked, it can lead to infection, amputation and even death.
In addition to checking your feet every day and keeping them clean, warm and dry, diabetic shoes are a simple thing to help extend the life of your neuropathic feet.
The shoes themselves are composed and function in several ways to accomplish this.
First and foremost. If you believe your feet to be neuropathic, you need to visit a or certified Pedorthist to make sure the shape of the shoes fit the shape of your feet. Easily said but not easily done by most people. The diabetic shoes help to accomplish this in several ways.
1) The shape : This is easily done as the shoes have a wider , and higher toe box to make sure that the toes are not being rubbed into the front or top of the shoes. This prevents the formation of blisters and callouses , that in a diabetic can and will lead to disaster. The soles are also a bit more substantial to allow better wear and more shock absorption, as well as a firmer ”footprint “ of the shoe as it contacts the ground.
2) The insoles: These are composed of several special material that cushion, comfort and cradle the foot so that with each step, the foot does not rub against the inside of the shoe. These materials are often “heat sensitive” and form impressions of things such as depressed metatarsals and help to distribute the weight of the foot in a more even pattern as the foot goes thru the gait cycle. Your foot specialist will frequently check these insoles to make sure they are wearing properly, and change them several times a year.
3) Fastening system or “Laces vs. Velcro straps”: If you can’t feel pressure on your feet how is one to know if they are laced too tightly?? Diabetic shoes usually have either one or two wide straps with which the use of Velcro not only make the shoes easy to lace, but help to make sure they are not too tight on the top of the feet. Let’s not forget that neuropathy can also affect the hand as well as the feet. If you can’t feel your fingers, how would one be able to tie shoe laces. This fastening system is also a tremendous boon for the millions of people with moderate to severe arthritis).
To sum up… The triad of daily foot inspection, proper sock s and use of diabetic shoes will go miles in helping to keep your feet ready to take that next big step toward tomorrow, as you deal with the daily struggle against diabetes.
Blog submitted by Rob Kosofsky DPM.
A common side effect of diabetes is a phenomenon called “diabetic neuropathy”. This is a disease entity that causes your feet to lose the normal sensation of pressure, pain and proprioception. While this might not seem like a big deal compared to other aspects of the disease, if left unchecked, it can lead to infection, amputation and even death.
In addition to checking your feet every day and keeping them clean, warm and dry, diabetic shoes are a simple thing to help extend the life of your neuropathic feet.
The shoes themselves are composed and function in several ways to accomplish this.
First and foremost. If you believe your feet to be neuropathic, you need to visit a or certified Pedorthist to make sure the shape of the shoes fit the shape of your feet. Easily said but not easily done by most people. The diabetic shoes help to accomplish this in several ways.
1) The shape : This is easily done as the shoes have a wider , and higher toe box to make sure that the toes are not being rubbed into the front or top of the shoes. This prevents the formation of blisters and callouses , that in a diabetic can and will lead to disaster. The soles are also a bit more substantial to allow better wear and more shock absorption, as well as a firmer ”footprint “ of the shoe as it contacts the ground.
2) The insoles: These are composed of several special material that cushion, comfort and cradle the foot so that with each step, the foot does not rub against the inside of the shoe. These materials are often “heat sensitive” and form impressions of things such as depressed metatarsals and help to distribute the weight of the foot in a more even pattern as the foot goes thru the gait cycle. Your foot specialist will frequently check these insoles to make sure they are wearing properly, and change them several times a year.
3) Fastening system or “Laces vs. Velcro straps”: If you can’t feel pressure on your feet how is one to know if they are laced too tightly?? Diabetic shoes usually have either one or two wide straps with which the use of Velcro not only make the shoes easy to lace, but help to make sure they are not too tight on the top of the feet. Let’s not forget that neuropathy can also affect the hand as well as the feet. If you can’t feel your fingers, how would one be able to tie shoe laces. This fastening system is also a tremendous boon for the millions of people with moderate to severe arthritis).
To sum up… The triad of daily foot inspection, proper sock s and use of diabetic shoes will go miles in helping to keep your feet ready to take that next big step toward tomorrow, as you deal with the daily struggle against diabetes.
Blog submitted by Rob Kosofsky DPM.
Wednesday, October 19, 2011
Monday, October 25, 2010
Why Do Diabetics Lose Their Legs?
You have had problems with your foot for years. Your doctor now tells you that the foot needs to be amputated. How did this happen? Do you have to go through with the surgery? What will happen if you keep your foot?
Diabetes is a devastating disease. It can be managed, and many of the complications of diabetes are preventable. This takes much dedication of the patient and a team of doctors. Discovering you have diabetes and making life changes to prevent life threatening complication of the disease is very difficult. Thus, many people still run into problems associated to diabetes. Foot problems are among one the most common complications. 70% of all limb amputations are due to diabetes!
There are several reasons diabetics have foot problems but let’s talk about the three big causes. When the nerves are exposed to high levels of glucose or high blood sugars, they are slowly damaged. Thus, many diabetics suffer from peripheral neuropathy, a disease in which they slowly lose protective sensation in the feet. This can be very dangerous. I have had patients who had glass, needles, tacks and other objects stuck in their foot and they never remember how it happened. I have also had patients burn themselves in the bath tub. Their feet can no longer perceive temperature and they can easily burn or freeze their feet!
Diabetics also suffer from poor circulation. Blood carries many nutrients and oxygen that is essential to keep tissues healthy. Poor blood supply makes it extremely difficult for damaged tissues to heal. When a patient has a wound or ulcer on the foot, their poor blood supply makes it is so hard for the area to heal. Diabetics also have a compromised immune system. The body is weakened in its defense mechanism to fight off infections. Infections kill good tissues and leaves dead necrotic tissue behind. Infections can spread very fast from soft tissue to bone and joints and even into the blood supply. Infections can be life threatening.
When the threat of infection is too severe and can no longer be managed by antibiotics, the doctor may suggest an amputation. To remove all or as much dead tissue as possible helps prevent the infection spreading to other areas of the body. A doctor may also suggest amputation if the foot has become non-functional.
The thought of losing a part of your body is a very difficult concept to deal with. It is not uncommon for the doctor to suggest therapy to help the patient cope with process of surgery and rehabilitation. It is important to note that amputations are a part of medical plan to keep you as health as possible. It is important to discuss your fears and concerns with your doctor and to seek second opinions if you do not feel comfortable with your doctor’s advice. It is your leg and should be fully aware to the risk and consequences of keeping and amputating portions of your limb.
Diabetes is a devastating disease. It can be managed, and many of the complications of diabetes are preventable. This takes much dedication of the patient and a team of doctors. Discovering you have diabetes and making life changes to prevent life threatening complication of the disease is very difficult. Thus, many people still run into problems associated to diabetes. Foot problems are among one the most common complications. 70% of all limb amputations are due to diabetes!
There are several reasons diabetics have foot problems but let’s talk about the three big causes. When the nerves are exposed to high levels of glucose or high blood sugars, they are slowly damaged. Thus, many diabetics suffer from peripheral neuropathy, a disease in which they slowly lose protective sensation in the feet. This can be very dangerous. I have had patients who had glass, needles, tacks and other objects stuck in their foot and they never remember how it happened. I have also had patients burn themselves in the bath tub. Their feet can no longer perceive temperature and they can easily burn or freeze their feet!
Diabetics also suffer from poor circulation. Blood carries many nutrients and oxygen that is essential to keep tissues healthy. Poor blood supply makes it extremely difficult for damaged tissues to heal. When a patient has a wound or ulcer on the foot, their poor blood supply makes it is so hard for the area to heal. Diabetics also have a compromised immune system. The body is weakened in its defense mechanism to fight off infections. Infections kill good tissues and leaves dead necrotic tissue behind. Infections can spread very fast from soft tissue to bone and joints and even into the blood supply. Infections can be life threatening.
When the threat of infection is too severe and can no longer be managed by antibiotics, the doctor may suggest an amputation. To remove all or as much dead tissue as possible helps prevent the infection spreading to other areas of the body. A doctor may also suggest amputation if the foot has become non-functional.
The thought of losing a part of your body is a very difficult concept to deal with. It is not uncommon for the doctor to suggest therapy to help the patient cope with process of surgery and rehabilitation. It is important to note that amputations are a part of medical plan to keep you as health as possible. It is important to discuss your fears and concerns with your doctor and to seek second opinions if you do not feel comfortable with your doctor’s advice. It is your leg and should be fully aware to the risk and consequences of keeping and amputating portions of your limb.
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