Did you know that about 12% of the Hispanic/ Latino American population has diabetes? More importantly, they have a 66% higher risk of developing the disease when compared to non-Hispanic whites. If you don’t already regularly visit one, it’s time to make an appointment with a podiatrist!
About 60 to 70 percent of people with diabetes have mild to severe forms of diabetic nerve damage, which can lead to amputations. The key to amputation prevention in diabetic patients is early recognition and regular foot screenings, at least annually, from a podiatric physician. Learn more about diabetic foot care here.
Diabetes can affect the body negatively from head to toe and can be controlled successfully with the guidance and treatment of a team comprised of medical specialists. To stay in control of your diabetes, learn who should be involved in this medical team and what they can do for you.
At Foot and Ankle Care Associates we strive to provide our patients with the best care possible. What separates us from other practices is our level of service, quality care and the experience of our doctors and staff. To schedule a consultation simply fill out the ‘Request An Appointment‘ form on our website or call us at 1-866-340-3668; we have 6 convenient locations to better serve you.
We understand that you or your loved one might prefer or need to discuss their care in their native language. That’s why our doctors speak several languages besides English, including Spanish.
“Two recent studies evaluated care by podiatrists for patients with diabetes. These studies demonstrated that compared to other health-care professionals, podiatrists are best equipped to treat lower extremity complications from diabetes, prevent amputations, reduce hospitalizations, and provide savings to our health-care delivery systems.
