Calling all Diabetics!

Even though you’re a “number” when it comes to counting those with the disease, you
are an important individual and you have to power to take steps, no matter how big or
small,

Diabetes is a disease that affects your entire body. Risk of heart disease, stroke, kidney
disease,
not
as those in a car accident) result from complications of diabetes. If you have diabetes,
you
imperative to reducing and preventing irreversible damage to your feet, as well as the
rest of your body.

In addition to seeing your doctors, you can take ownership in your health by taking
these action steps:

1.
doctors to ensure your blood glucose levels remain steady at an appropriate
level,
notice
if
diet!

2. Get active! When you see your doctors, don’t just discuss your medical conditions
and
appropriate for you, you can begin or continue to work toward achieving and
maintaining

3. Look at your feet every day! By taking the time to inspect your feet, you can catch
harmful changes early, making treatment easier and often more successful. If
you can’t see the bottom of your feet, ask someone you know or use a mirror to
see
any of these, make sure to see a podiatrist about them.

4. Wash your feet every day! Simply standing in the shower while you wash your
hair
soap to wash your feet. Then it is important to dry your feet completely. If you
wish,
can help prevent blisters.

5. Protect your feet! Instead of going barefoot, wear socks and shoes to avoid
injuries.
nerve


6.
toenails
ingrown

7. Wear properly fitting shoes! Many people (especially women) wear shoes that are
too
fitted
we age.

8.
over 7 years of training to become skilled in the diagnosis and treatment of
all
aspects
can
diabetes.

Bruce Werber DPM, FACFAS
InMotion Foot and Ankle Specialists
www.inmotionfootandankle.com

480-948-2111