This is a library of every article written by a FAANT doctor or staff in the last few years. The collection is quite extensive and there are some overlapping articles, but basically this is everything you ever wanted to know about your feet and ankles! Throw in some running and triathlon advice mixed in with all about shoes and socks; and you have a FAANT lasagna of articles. Enjoy!
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Running Stores Know RunnersA properly fitting shoe is vital to foot health in general, but especially if you're involved in an exercise program.
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Diabetic Foot SurgeryWhen discussing surgery with patients, I often hear "I'm diabetic, is it safe for me to have surgery?" There are several factors to consider.
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Summer is Approaching...Diabetics Check Your FeetSummer time is almost here. The weather is becoming nicer and all I can think about is ditching my boots and closed toe shoes and putting on my sandals. Are my feet ready. Have I been taking care of them all winter long? Are they dry or possibly cracked?
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Nutrition May Be Time Key to Limiting Complications from DiabetesDiabetic complications are becoming more well known. In fact, many people are advocating aggressive control of diabetes to control the diabetic complications.
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How to Get Rid of Your Winter Alligator SkinAs the air gets cold, moisture in the air decreases. The air will steal moisture from your skin and as a result, your skin will be drier this time of the year.
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Foot Padding, Foot Inserts, and Foot Appliances Oh My!Did you know the use of pads, inserts and other foot appliances are a great way to treat many foot problems?
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So What Exactly is a Diabetic Ulcer and Why is it so Bad?Those with diabetes and their loved ones have at one point and time heard the term "diabetic ulcer." So what is a diabetic ulcer? And why is it so bad?
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Running With DiabetesDiabetes is a disease that affects a person’s blood glucose levels which leads to complications. According to the ADA over 23.6 million Americans have Diabetes.
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Save A Leg, Save A LifeOne of the complications associated with diabetes are diabetic foot ulcers. Ulcers are slow to heal, open wounds, and affect around 15% of diabetic patients.
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How Should A Diabetic Foot Ulcer Be Treated?The primary goal in the treatment of foot ulcers is to obtain healing as soon as possible. The faster the healing, the less chance for an infection.
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Diabetes and Foot SurgeryOne remark I hear frequently from my diabetic patients is that since they are diabetic, they cannot and should not have foot surgery. Is this true?
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Proper Shoes for DiabeticsOver the years, I have found that unfortunately, one of the best kept secrets among patients with diabetes is the Medicare Therapeutic Shoe Program.