Diabetic foot care in Brick
If you have either type one or type two diabetes, you probably already know that it's a disease that can have a negative impact throughout your body, and this includes your feet. High blood sugar or too much fluctuating of your blood sugar levels can lead to nerve damage, which is known as neuropathy. Various complications can result, up to and including the loss of a foot or even an entire leg. Our
diabetic foot care in Brick is centered on helping you to maintain the well-being of your feet even with diabetes. A yearly exam with Dr. D'Amato is recommended and possibly more frequently depending on your unique circumstances.
Neuropathy causes a reduced and insufficient flow of blood to your feet. Due to diabetes, your blood vessels narrow and harden. You may become less able to feel pain in your feet, to perceive an injury, or detect changes in temperature. Calluses can form on your foot and they may thicken and become foot ulcers. And then, because of the reduced circulation, your ability to fight off infections is not optimal. Your nerves control the moisture level in your feet putting you at risk for dry skin, cracking, and peeling. Our
diabetic foot care in Brick is supplemented by what you do at home. Check your feet regularly to detect blisters, infections, or other injuries that can be there without you being aware.
So what can be done to prevent diabetes from causing problems for your feet?If you smoke or use tobacco in any form, you should seriously consider quitting. Get plenty of exercise if your primary doctor says you're healthy enough to do so. Staying physically active is very helpful to increasing your circulation. Special therapeutic shoes can be prescribed to avoid foot deformities, a problem that is not uncommon. The height of our
diabetic foot care in Brick is to work with you as part of a team that includes your primary doctor, and your endocrinologist to ensure that your blood sugar is kept within more ideal limits. With regular visits to our diabetic foot doctor, there is every reason to feel confident that your feet will remain healthy in the face of the challenges that diabetes presents.
Dr Theodore D'Amato
214 Chambers Bridge Road
Brick, New Jersey
732-529-2385
By Dr. Theodore D'Amato DPM
July 23, 2015
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