Diabetes is a condition that affects a large portion of people living in the United States- nearly 24 million. The disease makes it impossible for the body to convert sugars and starches to energy, which elevates blood sugar and can damage the eyes, heart, feet, kidneys, nerves, and blood vessels.
Diabetes is a serious condition and must be monitored closely. Part of keeping your diabetes in control is being aware of blood sugar levels. With your doctor’s advice, you should test and treat high blood sugar to help prevent complications. Diabetes is the sixth leading cause of death by disease in the United States, according to the American Podiatric Medical Association. People with diabetes are two to four times as likely to experience heart disease and stroke. Around 86,000 lower limbs are amputated annually as a result of diabetes. The disease is also the main cause of end-stage kidney disease, and it also is the leading cause for new cases of adult blindness in patients 20 to 74.
Diabetes is impossible to cure, but with proper diet, exercise, medical care, and careful management, the disease can be controlled. Podiatrists are an integral part of the treatment team for diabetes. They have documented success in the prevention of amputations, and they can work with you carefully treat and heal wounds. Make an appointment to see Dr. Dustin or Dr. Spencer in our Encinitas office if you have this disease. Let us help you keep your diabetes and wound care managed. Your feet will thank you.
Diabetes is a serious condition and must be monitored closely. Part of keeping your diabetes in control is being aware of blood sugar levels. With your doctor’s advice, you should test and treat high blood sugar to help prevent complications. Diabetes is the sixth leading cause of death by disease in the United States, according to the American Podiatric Medical Association. People with diabetes are two to four times as likely to experience heart disease and stroke. Around 86,000 lower limbs are amputated annually as a result of diabetes. The disease is also the main cause of end-stage kidney disease, and it also is the leading cause for new cases of adult blindness in patients 20 to 74.
Diabetes is impossible to cure, but with proper diet, exercise, medical care, and careful management, the disease can be controlled. Podiatrists are an integral part of the treatment team for diabetes. They have documented success in the prevention of amputations, and they can work with you carefully treat and heal wounds. Make an appointment to see Dr. Dustin or Dr. Spencer in our Encinitas office if you have this disease. Let us help you keep your diabetes and wound care managed. Your feet will thank you.
