Before you make an appointment with any podiatrist, ask yourself first if they’re a Healthy Feet Doctor. We guarantee you that we will never make you use your foot as a head rest. You’re probably thinking to yourself – no doctor would ever make anybody do that. Wrong! This past month, pictures and video emerged […]
Category: diabetes
Easy Tips to Fight Diabetes
Now that fried turkey and pumpkin pie season is in the rear view mirror, we can finally start being mindful of what we eat. No more excuses! This is especially important for our diabetic patients and those who are at high risk of developing diabetes. According to the American Diabetes Association, there were over 30 […]
Dr. Jameis Winston?
If he didn’t have a laser rocket arm, Tampa Bay’s very own Jameis Winston could have very well become a foot doctor! In a Twitter Q&A, the star quarterback revealed that his family’s podiatrist left such a great impression on him that it was his dream to become a podiatrist just like her. She took […]
Diabetic Foot Ulcers and How to Prevent Them
In this day and age foot ulcers have become a very common occurrence due to the rise of diabetes in the American population. Having diabetes increases the risk of developing a foot ulcer. This happens because having a consistently high blood sugar level can damage the body’s nerves causing neuropathy. Neuropathy is a condition where […]
Lou Brock Loses His Leg to Diabetes
We all remember the great base stealing Lou Brock. The ultimate athlete in his day. So who would have thought that such a great athlete could lose his leg? Brock watched his diet very closely and was a spokesperson for a diabetes drug company. And even with a good diet, he still had complications. It’s […]