DIABETICS ARE AT A HIGHER RISK FOR FROST-BITE

posted: Jan. 11, 2019.

Weather can affect a lot of things. A local podiatrist says cold conditions can be tough on diabetic patients. Dr. Ramy Fahim says people with diabetes are at a higher risk for getting frostbite. He says that if you have diabetes, it's important to check your feet and to stay active.

 

Dr. Ramy Fahim

 

 

"Continue checking the feet -- keep them warm. Activity is good. The more walking -- in the appropriate shoe of course -- would improve circulation and potentially prevent bigger problems from happening." Dr. Fahim says if you have a cut or concern about your foot, you should see a foot specialist.

 

Source: WKBN News [1/6/19]

 

Courtesy of Barry Block, editor of PM News.

 

Brought to you by Doctor John A. Hardy, owner of Toronto's foot clinic, Academy Foot and Orthotic Clinics.