Diabetic Foot Care - Podiatrist in Millburn, Livingston and

  • 13 years ago
Diabetes and Feet - Podiatrist in Millburn, Livingston and Maplewood, NJ
Dr. Nathan Jennato discusses why it is so important for diabetics to have a comprehensive foot exam to avoid the complications from diabetes.
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According to the American Diabetes Association, about 15.7 million people (5.9 percent of the United States population) have diabetes. Nervous system damage (also called neuropathy) affects about 60 to 70 percent of people with diabetes and is a major complication that may cause diabetics to lose feeling in their feet or hands.
Foot problems are a big risk in diabetics. Diabetics must constantly monitor their feet or face severe consequences, including amputation.
With a diabetic foot, a wound as small as a blister from wearing a shoe that's too tight can cause a lot of damage. Diabetes decreases blood flow, so injuries are slow to heal. When your wound is not healing, it's at risk for infection. As a diabetic, your infections spread

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