Tag: Diabetes
It doesnt take much to injure your foot. Perhaps a new pair of running shoes caused a little blister, or stepping on a sharp toy hiding in the carpet left a small cut in the bottom of your foot. Many of us would give a shrug of the shoulders, use an adhesive bandage, and wait […]
There are many things in life that are just not meant to go through alone. Haunted houses are much easier (and more fun) with a group of friends, a cooking class is a blast when you are creating next to others, and healing through a difficult time is much sweeter with encouraging and supportive friends […]
As you are planting, pruning and picking out your favorites to spruce up your gardens this summer, you may want to check out the Garden Architecture Exhibition at Architecture Center Houston. Get inspired by looking at some of Houstons historic gardens. Spending a day on your feet could be problematic if you have diabetes. Avoid […]
It is quite common for a Podiatrist to be asked the Million Dollar question.Why feet? Why is the first question always, why feet? It almost always sounds like it was a poor choice in career. How many people ask their Cardiologist, why hearts? Or your Proctologist, why butts? I think there are many reasons why […]
Its a warm, sunny, summer day. There is a nice breeze blowing through your hair. You decide to take a stroll in your yard and feel the grass between your toes. Shoes would take too much time to don, so you instead you wander out your backdoor, feet bare as the day you were born. […]
You are a recently diagnosed diabetic and have been bombarded with a ton of information about the lifestyle you should now live. On top of this, your primary care physician tells you to inspect your feet daily. What does this mean? Is this similar to a military or government inspection? Do I place a stamp […]
Why is it so important to control your blood sugar following surgery? What could possibly go wrong if my blood sugar levels are not in the desired/advised levels? The answer is LOTS!!! First of all, what is the desired/advised range a diabetic should keep their blood sugar? According to the ADA (American Diabetes Association) between […]
Discounts at the all you can eat Chinese buffet. Unfortunately, all you can eat is half a plate, so can you truly call it a discount. You can officially use the phrase whipper snapper. No one will mind if you use the motorized scooter at the grocery store. Just dont run anyone over. Driving slow […]
I have a patient we will call Gail who had been coming in for severe pain to her feet with swelling. Checking her feet I found her pulses were slow and skin temperature was cool. She denied any history of injury or activity that would lead to injury. Because her pain was sharp in nature […]
Tired of thick callus on your feet that makes them ache? Does your partner move away when you rub your feet against them? You need Baby Feet! No, its not a transplant from a babys foot. Its a micro-dermabrasion for your feet that can be done at home. No fuss, no muss, no dead skin […]