The holidays are over, but most regions of the country face a few more months of winter. Whether you’re slogging through deep snow and sub-zero temperatures in the north, or contending with dampness, chill and muddy conditions in the south, it’s important to take care of your feet all winter long. You’ll want them to be health and ready for action when spring finally arrives! Most Americans will have walked … Read more
Three easy to follow tips to keep your feet happy during winter. Raise, point, and curl your toes for five seconds on each foot. Repeat 10 times. Rotate your ankles to relax your feet. Cup your heel and rotate each ankle slowly five times to help loosen ankle joints. Massage your feet; it releases tension, promotes circulation, and rejuvenates the skin after a long day of walking and standing. Add your … Read more
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 risk of developing the disease. According to the American Diabetes Association, nearly 12 percent of the Hispanic population has diabetes. Even more importantly, Hispanic Americans are at a 66 percent … Read more
Take our True/False Quiz Even though someone in my family has diabetes, I don’t need to worry about it. FALSE — Along with age and obesity, a family history of diabetes can increase your chances of developing diabetes. I need to educate my family on the dangers of diabetes. TRUE — Diabetes is a family affair. Everyone in the family should know about the disease and should be helping those … Read more
While diabetes affects the body negatively from head to toe, it can be controlled successfully with guidance and treatment from a team of medical specialists. Primary Care Physician — A family physician or internist plays the important role of coordinator. He or she is often the first doctor one sees after a diabetes diagnosis and makes referrals to other specialists on the treatment team. Endocrinologist — This specialist treats many … Read more