Your feet are very important, and caring for them is essential to maintaining your overall health. But if you suffer from diabetes, examining your feet daily becomes crucial, as well as is visiting your podiatrist on a regular basis to help prevent and treat problems before they become complications. For more information seek out your Land O' Lakes, FL, podiatrists, Dr. George Tjamaloukas, and Dr. Kathy Tjamaloukas of the Comprehensive Foot and Ankle Center.

 

Untreated infections can become life-threatening because if you suffer from diabetes they are very difficult to detect. The reason is nerve damage. A condition is very common for people who suffer from diabetes, affecting about half of everyone with the disease. Because it usually affects the legs and feet, it dulls the usual indicators that tell you that something may be wrong.

 

If an infection is not caught early, to save your life, your doctor may suggest amputating the affected limb rather than risk the infection from spreading. This is why examining your feet on a regular basis is an absolute necessity if you suffer from diabetes. The good news is that your podiatrist can be your greatest ally in keeping your feet healthy.

 

Your podiatrist can help in many ways, reach out to find out how. Besides thorough examinations, they can assist you in trimming your toenails or teach you the proper way to do it, depending on your physical ability. This is to reduce the chances of ingrown nails or related injuries. They can also treat all manner of foot conditions in a safe and professional environment, don't treat corns or calluses on your own, for example, or with over the counter treatments without speaking with your doctor first. Keep your feet clean, wash them, and dry them daily. Moisturize them but avoid applying it between your toes.

 

Make an appointment with your podiatrist. Cal the Comprehensive Foot and Ankle Center in Land O' Lakes, FL, by dialing (813) 909-0865.