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Don’t Let Diabetes Get a Foothold on You

Latin Americans and African-Americans are at a greater risk for developing diabetes, according to the Centers for Disease Control.

In fact, Latin Americans are nearly twice as likely to get diabetes and five times less likely to visit a doctor


Outsmarting Diabetes

Our lives are surrounded by “smart” technology — smartphones, smart cars, and smart sensors. Now, today’s podiatrist is saving limbs and lives with smart medicine. Regular care from a podiatrist can help reduce amputation rates between 45 and 85 percent.


What’s Your Diabetes IQ?

Take our True/False Quiz to find out how much you know about diabetes and foot care.

EVEN THOUGH SOMEONE IN MY FAMILY HAS DIABETES, I DON’T NEED TO WORRY ABOUT IT.
FALSE
— Along with age and obesity, a


This November, Knock Your Socks Off!

If you are battling diabetes, you are not alone! Millions of Americans are fighting with you; young and old, male and female, African Americans and Caucasians. No one is immune to this growing epidemic. Hispanic Americans in particular are at


Study Proves Podiatrists Prevent Diabetes Complications

According to the Center of Disease Control, nearly 26 million Americans live with diabetes. Diabetes is the leading cause of non‐traumatic lower‐limb amputation; however, amputations can be prevented. A recent independent study conducted by Duke University evaluated care by podiatrists