DIABETICS NEED CHECK UPS AT LEAST TWICE YEARLY
posted: Dec. 09, 2019.
“Individuals who can’t feel their feet also can’t feel when they have an injury, callus, or sore,” said Lawrence DiDomenico, DPM, who treats patients at NOMS Ankle & Foot Care Centers in Boardman, Youngstown, and East Liverpool. “Oftentimes, when left untreated, these conditions worsen and may turn into open wounds, leading to infection.”
Dr. Lawrence DiDomenico |
“We advise patients with diabetes or those at risk to do daily foot exams and schedule checkups by a podiatrist at least twice a year to prevent ulcers, corns, calluses, or more severe conditions,” Dr. DiDomenico said.
Source: Mahoning Matters [11/29/19].
Courtesy of Barry Block, editor of PM News.