When you have diabetes it is important that you pay particular attention to your foot care. Since diabetes can affect the circulation in your feet, it is possible that you may develop a diabetic foot problem that takes the form of a wound that does not want to heal, or other foot problem or infection. It is important to periodically visit a podiatrist who is well versed in diabetic foot care and the treatment of diabetic wounds. If you are a diabetic and need foot care in Brick, you will do well to visit our highly trained foot doctor, Dr. Theodore D’Amato.
Dr. Theodore D’Amato earned his Doctorate of Podiatric Medicine in 1999, after which he completed a three-year surgical/medical residency program during which he specialized in diabetic reconstructive surgery of the foot and ankle and wound management of the foot and ankle. If you need diabetic wounds and foot care in Brick, you will not be able to find a better trained or more highly qualified doctor than Dr. D’Amato. Diabetics need to be especially vigilant with their foot care. Poor circulation, numbness, loss of balance and strength and serious foot wounds and infections are all commonly associated with diabetes. At our practice we will be able to create a program of care to treat and reverse any current foot problems you may have related to your diabetes. We will also be able to work together to keep future problems from developing, and make sure that you know what to watch for when it comes to your foot care. Our podiatrist recommends that diabetics have their feet professionally examined at least once annually. This will help us to make sure that our diabetic patients are getting the professional foot care that they need.
Diabetic foot care in Brick involves making sure that any potential problems are avoided before they become serious problems. Even corns or callouses, or fungal toenails can become serious problems when blood circulation in the feet is severely impaired. For this reason, these foot problems are generally treated immediately before they can turn into large infections or problems. If you have diabetes and want to make sure that your feet remain in good health, then you should contact us today for a diabetic foot evaluation by Dr. D’Amato. We look forward to welcoming you into our podiatric foot care practice where your diabetic feet will always receive the highest level of care.
By Dr. Theodore D'Amato DPM
September 22, 2015