August 6, 2015

Categories: diabetes, Diseases and Your Feet

Tags: peripheral neuropathy

Peripheral Neuropathy is Serious, but Treatable

What is Peripheral Neuropathy? The nerves that connect our central nervous system (brain and spinal cord) to the rest of the body constitute our peripheral nervous system. Peripheral neuropathy means…

December 16, 2014

Categories: diabetes, Uncategorized

Tags: diabetic neuropathy, dr kraus, electric blankets, peripheral neuropathy

Dangers of Electric Blankets and Diabetes

If you have diabetes, there are many secondary conditions you may be at risk for. One serious secondary condition of diabetes is diabetic neuropathy which affects the nerves in your…

February 28, 2014

Categories: corrective shoeswear/braces, diabetes, foot health, Healthful Hints, skin abnormalities

Tags: advanced foot care centers, ira kraus

Winter Weather Foot Care Tips

  Winter weather is tough on your skin.  The colder temperatures, decreased humidity, wind, and central heating all contribute to drying and cracking of your skin.  Your feet are no…

November 22, 2013

Categories: diabetes, Healthful Hints, ulcers, wound care

Tags: advanced foot care, diabetes, Dr Wilkins, kimberly wilkins, national diabetes awareness month, st elmo

National Diabetes Awareness Month

November is National Diabetes Awareness month and a great time to highlight the importance of a close working relationship between podiatrists and their diabetic patients.  There are currently 26 million…