04 Aug Bellmore Podiatry Office
If you have diabetes you are most likely aware of the serious medical problems that you need to watch out for. One such complication is problems with the feet. For this reason, it is important for people with diabetes to receive periodic foot care exams by a podiatrist to make sure that no foot care problems are brewing. If you are looking for a Bellmore podiatry office that can offer diabetic foot care, come visit us at Cherrywood Foot Care.
At Cherrywood Foot Care our expert podiatrist is Dr. Joseph Burke. Our practice has been serving the Long Island community for more than 25 years. Our practice is state-of-the-art, which means that our patients are able to benefit from the latest technological advances in podiatry. At our Bellmore podiatry office we know how critical it is to properly diagnose, treat and maintain diabetic feet. Our medical team has extensive experience in diagnosing and treating the associated problems and conditions relating to diabetic feet, which means that our diabetic patients receive immediate foot care for diabetic-related problems. These problems can include tingling and burning neuropathy, to weakening Charcot foot deformities. At our practice we quickly identify these problems and address them so that they do not become larger and more serious foot health issues. Diabetic feet are well protected at our practice.
Our Bellmore podiatry office recommends that diabetic patients check their feet daily to make sure that no foot problems are developing. It is also helpful to wear shoes that do not irritate your feet or cause you to develop corns or callouses. In addition it is important to come in to Cherrywood Foot Care on a periodic basis to make sure that there is nothing on your feet that needs podiatric medical attention. Foot problems relating to diabetes are many and can include: cuts or cracks from dry skin; itching and irritation of skin; open sores that can get infected; thick fungal toenails; sharp pains in the leg or feet; leg cramps; gangrene of the toes; heel spurs; ingrown toenails; and the list does go on. However, there is no need to worry. Do your best to keep your blood sugar levels in a healthy range, and visit us periodically for foot care. If you would like to make an appointment to be seen by our expert podiatrist, contact us today at Cherrywood Foot Care.