DIABETIC ULCERS By: Douglas Livingston, DPM, FACFAS Ulcers can form on anyone’s foot. However, diabetic patients have a much greater risk of developing ulcers on their feet. An ulcer is an open sore or wound that most commonly occurs on the bottom of the foot or on pressure points such as hammertoes or bunions. The…
Allison Marshall, MS, RD, CDN, CDE When you have diabetes, keeping your blood sugar under good control can help you feel better and minimize diabetes-related complications. One of the most effective ways to do this is through carbohydrate counting (AKA “carb” counting), a flexible meal planning tool that can help you incorporate most of your…
By Martin Greenfield, M.D. The three words that bring fear to most diabetic patients are: “You need insulin”. Unfortunately, this is something that should be accepted as not only necessary, but also as preventative of most of the complications that develop when one has diabetes. Most of us have had to deal with someone in…
By Rachel Pessah-Pollack, MD “Doctor, I’m gaining weight. Is my thyroid not working?” One of the most common reasons why a patient will see an endocrinologist (physicians who specialize in hormone problems) is a concern that their weight gain may be due to a problem with their thyroid gland. While most of the time weight…
DIABETIC NEUROPATHY AND THE FOOT By Douglas Livingston, DPM, FACFAS Diabetes is a diagnosis that is being made all too often and with it comes the need for vigilant foot care. The foot and the eye are two organs that are adversely affected by diabetes and its increased sugar levels. The effects on the foot are due…
Rachel Pessah-Pollack, M.D.Each year, diabetes is becoming more common in the United States, with over 1.5 million new cases diagnosed annually. As a result, more women are faced with the challenge of dealing with diabetes during pregnancy. Here are some things you need to know if you have diabetes and are planning to become pregnant…
ABC’s of Diabetes By Rachel Pessah-Pollack, MD Presented by Amertex Do you know your ABCs? Knowing the ABCs of your diabetes can lower your risk of developing heart disease and stroke. Your ABCs are an easy way to remember the important issues related to your diabetes and help focus your visit with your physician. A is…