For individuals living with diabetes, maintaining optimal health is crucial, and one often overlooked aspect is the connection between healthy eating and foot health. Proper nutrition plays a significant role in managing blood sugar levels and preventing complications, including those affecting the feet. In honor of Diabetes Awareness Month, Clark Podiatry Center explores how a…
Clark Podiatry Center understands that many people underestimate the importance of consulting a podiatrist. Since International Podiatry Day is recognized in October, Clark Podiatry Center is here to explain how podiatrists can help you and your feet navigate various conditions and ailments! Below, they’ve outlined the top five most common reasons people seek podiatric care…
Improve your diabetic foot care this American Diabetes Month. Learn the essentials of diabetes management and proactive foot care practices.
Controlling blood sugar is particularly difficult during the winter season. With the upcoming holiday season and feasting, it can be challenging to keep your blood glucose within normal limits. People with diabetes need to be extra careful about their foot health. Here are a few tips for diabetics to follow during the winter season for…
Did you know that November is American Diabetes Month? This condition impacts millions of Americans. For patients, the complications can require attention from various specialists, including optometrists, physical therapists, and podiatrists. As the holiday season approaches, Dr. Brandon A. Macy at Clark Podiatry Center wants to empower his patients by helping them choose meals wisely. Diet and exercise are…
Don’t let diabetes get you down this summer! Dr. Brandon A. Macy is here to help you enjoy the family vacation, summer sports, and beach trips without complications to your foot and ankle health. Here are some tips to take along this summer. Share these helpful recommendations with your family and friends, too. Infection and dangerous blood…
If you’re like most Americans, you’ve made a few resolutions as we begin 2016. Some are easy to keep – like keeping your house neater – while others are very difficult and require a lot of commitment – for example, quitting smoking or joining a health club. But here’s one resolution that is easy to…
Every year, millions of people are affected by diabetes. Did you know that diabetes can affect your feet as well? Yes, diabetes is responsible for causing two major types of foot problems. Diabetic neuropathy is when diabetes is not managed or controlled well and leads to nerve damage. This means that if the nerves in…
For New Jerseyans, the cost of diabetes has never been greater. Not only does the disease cause detriment to the well-being of New Jersey’s citizens, it also puts a tremendous financial burden on the state. More than 625,000 people in New Jersey suffer from diabetes, and the total cost of diabetes in the state exceeds…
