Author: Steve

What is Diabetes?  Diabetes is a chronic disease that impacts the way your body turns food into energy, diabetes is long-lasting and those who suffer must remain educated to best take care of themselves. Basically, diabetes happens when the individual does not make enough insulin.  Therefore, too much sugar stays in their blood stream. Increase…

Diabetes is a chronic, progressive disease, and many who have it will eventually develop a complication called neuropathy. This problem causes tingling and numbness that can lead to foot ulcers, as those with diabetes often have diminished sensation and won’t notice minor scratches or pressure and their sores tend to get less attention than someone…

Diabetes is a serious disease and if you have it, you should be very diligent in monitoring your foot health. Diabetics are prone to poor circulation, weaker immunity, and impaired foot nerve function. Diabetic feet are also more susceptible to the development of sores and non-healing ulcer wounds that can become infected. Without prompt treatment,…

Do your cuticles bother you? Have you ever trimmed them during a pedicure? While it may seem like an inexpensive and simple way to get rid of what you find inconvenient, podiatrists recommend leaving them be. While you may find that monthly pedicures or even at-home foot care is a fun past time, remember one…

Dry air, particularly in the wintertime, can wreak havoc on your feet and rob them of the moisture they need to stay healthy and soft. This can cause hard, cracked heels, especially because your feet are naturally dryer than most other body areas. Causes range from improper footwear to being very physically active or using…