Chattanooga TN, 21-JUNE-2013 – Dr. Richard Eby DPM, Chattanooga podiatrist, is pleased to announce that the practice provides the type of specific and professional foot care that is important for patients who suffer from diabetes. Not everyone realizes that even trimming toenails can be a dangerous procedure for those with diabetes. Dr. Eby has the knowledge and experience to perform the necessary foot care for diabetics.
Chattanooga TN, 21-JUNE-2013 – Dr. Richard Eby DPM, Chattanooga podiatrist, is pleased to announce that the practice provides the type of specific and professional foot care that is important for patients who suffer from diabetes. Not everyone realizes that even trimming toenails can be a dangerous procedure for those with diabetes. Dr. Eby has the knowledge and experience to perform the necessary foot care for diabetics.
Those individuals with diabetes are more likely to develop various types of foot problems because of the condition known as peripheral neuropathy. This is nerve damage which is very painful. Usually it occurs in the feet and legs, but it can affect the entire body.
Neuropathy and the resulting damage to nerves causes the loss of feeling in the feet. As a result, it is difficult to feel pain or extreme temperatures readily and easily. Diabetics can sustain a wound or cut on the feet and not even realize it until infection becomes rampant. It is important that foot problems in diabetic patients be prevented as much as possible by improving blood sugar levels and by strengthening the immune system.
It is particularly important for diabetics to examine their feet daily as well as to visit the podiatrist on a regular basis to get regular examinations of the feet. Keeping the feet healthy is important for maintaining a healthy body. The doctor will look for noticeable changes in the feet, such as swelling, pain, skin color or temperature. These may be warnings that there is poor circulation and reduced sensation in the feet. These symptoms could be a warning of something more serious.
The feet should always be kept clean and dry. The toenails should be trimmed neatly, by the podiatrist if necessary. The diabetic should never attempt to cut bunions and corns, personally. That can lead to a danger of infection. The doctor is in the best position to discuss other care techniques that should be a part of general diabetic foot care.
Learn more about the methods that will help to maintain healthy feet for diabetic patients by visiting the web pages at http://www.rebyfootcare.com/ today. Members of the press and others who have further questions regarding the information in this press notice are encouraged to contact Dr. Richard Eby, DPM, Chattanooga podiatrist, at the location described below.
Contact Person Name: Dr. Richard Eby, DPM
Address: 3603 Ringgold Road, Chattanooga TN, 37347
Contact Phone Number: (423) 622-2664
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.rebyfootcare.com/