Diabetic Foot Care in Las Vegas, NV
Living with diabetes means having to pay special attention to your feet. Even small problems such as a callus, blister, or ingrown toenail can become serious if not treated promptly. That’s because diabetes can reduce circulation and sensation in the feet, making it harder to feel injuries and slower for the body to heal. At our Las Vegas, Nevada, practice, Dr. Ted Cohen, DPM, offers skilled, preventive diabetic foot care to help patients stay ahead of complications and maintain their mobility and comfort.
Why Foot Health Is So Important in Diabetes
The feet are often the first place where diabetes-related complications appear. High blood sugar levels can damage nerves (neuropathy) and blood vessels, leading to a loss of protective sensation and a reduced ability to fight off infection. That combination increases the risk for foot ulcers, infections, and, in severe cases, amputation.
Routine podiatric care plays a key role in avoiding these outcomes. By identifying problems early and managing them before they progress, Dr. Cohen helps diabetic patients maintain healthy, functioning feet for the long term.
What Diabetic Foot Care Involves
At your visit, Dr. Cohen will perform a thorough foot exam, checking for skin changes, circulation, sensation, and structural issues. Regular monitoring allows him to detect subtle changes that may signal trouble ahead.
Services may include:
- Trimming and care for thickened or ingrown toenails
- Debridement of calluses and corns to prevent pressure wounds
- Treatment of fungal infections and athlete’s foot
- Wound care for ulcers or slow-healing sores
- Offloading strategies to reduce pressure on vulnerable areas
- Education on daily foot care and safe footwear choices
For patients with a history of foot ulcers, Charcot foot, or prior amputations, Dr. Cohen offers customized care plans to manage risk and support healing.
Preventing Wounds Before They Start
Dr. Cohen emphasizes prevention as the best way to protect your feet. That includes regular checkups, proper foot hygiene, and supportive shoes that evenly distribute pressure and protect the skin. He helps each patient understand what to look for at home, like changes in skin color, swelling, or new pain, and encourages early visits if any concerns arise.
When needed, he coordinates with endocrinologists, vascular specialists, and primary care providers to ensure your foot care is part of a larger diabetes management plan.
Protect Your Feet with Your Partner in Podiatry
Every patient is different, and so is every foot. Dr. Cohen brings decades of experience and a calm, attentive approach to diabetic foot care. His goal is to keep you active, independent, and pain-free by preventing problems before they start and treating concerns promptly when they arise.