SlideShare una empresa de Scribd logo
1 de 18
Why Should I Take Care of my Feet if I Have  Diabetes ?
Health Care Guide to  Diabetes  and Your Feet  By Dr. Donald Pelto
Unfortunately, misconceptions are common for anyone who is diagnosed as having  diabetes .
Diabetes  can affect your eyes, your blood vessels and your feet.  This Guide addresses:
3 ways to prevent a foot wound
6 steps to performing a comprehensive diabetic foot exam
4 most common mistakes you can make when you have diabetes
4 questions to ask your podiatrist if you have diabetes
I hope this Guide helps you better understand the complexities and the problems you can experience as a diabetic.
These are important topics, which everyone with diabetes should be aware of.
Please feel free to pass on this Guide to your friends and loved ones.  
You may want to know more about why I am writing this Guide.
As a podiatrist, each year I see  hundreds of patients with diabetes .
I see the newly diagnosed and those who have dealt with diabetes for more than  30 years .
I hope this Guide helps you avoid common problems and mistakes many of my patients have experienced.  
Teaching is passing on wisdom. I hope you  will learn from the mistakes of others and not make your own .
To your health,  Dr. Donald Pelto 299 Lincoln Street, Suite 202 Worcester, MA 01605 508.757.4003 www.drpelto.com
Request your copy  now  Health Care Guide to  Diabetes  and Your Feet   http://www.drpelto.com/p/health-care-guide-to-diabetes-and-your.html

Más contenido relacionado

Más de Donald Pelto

Running without pain
Running without painRunning without pain
Running without pain
Donald Pelto
 
Common Foot Problems - Donald Pelto, DPM
Common Foot Problems - Donald Pelto, DPMCommon Foot Problems - Donald Pelto, DPM
Common Foot Problems - Donald Pelto, DPM
Donald Pelto
 
Auburn VNA Presentation 2010
Auburn VNA Presentation 2010Auburn VNA Presentation 2010
Auburn VNA Presentation 2010
Donald Pelto
 

Más de Donald Pelto (17)

Flat feet and tendonitis
Flat feet and tendonitisFlat feet and tendonitis
Flat feet and tendonitis
 
Diabetic Foot Ulcer Presentation
Diabetic Foot Ulcer PresentationDiabetic Foot Ulcer Presentation
Diabetic Foot Ulcer Presentation
 
Healthcare Guide to Laser Treatment for Toenail Fungus
Healthcare Guide to Laser Treatment for Toenail FungusHealthcare Guide to Laser Treatment for Toenail Fungus
Healthcare Guide to Laser Treatment for Toenail Fungus
 
Plantar fasciitis presentation
Plantar fasciitis presentationPlantar fasciitis presentation
Plantar fasciitis presentation
 
Comprehensive Diabetic Foot Examination
Comprehensive Diabetic Foot ExaminationComprehensive Diabetic Foot Examination
Comprehensive Diabetic Foot Examination
 
Emergency room presentation - Donald Pelto, DPM
Emergency room presentation - Donald Pelto, DPMEmergency room presentation - Donald Pelto, DPM
Emergency room presentation - Donald Pelto, DPM
 
Cold Injuries - Donald Pelto, DPM
Cold Injuries - Donald Pelto, DPMCold Injuries - Donald Pelto, DPM
Cold Injuries - Donald Pelto, DPM
 
Pies Sanos Con Diabetes
Pies Sanos Con Diabetes Pies Sanos Con Diabetes
Pies Sanos Con Diabetes
 
Unimed Presentation - Dr. Donald Pelto
Unimed Presentation - Dr. Donald PeltoUnimed Presentation - Dr. Donald Pelto
Unimed Presentation - Dr. Donald Pelto
 
Running without pain
Running without painRunning without pain
Running without pain
 
Amputation Prevention
Amputation PreventionAmputation Prevention
Amputation Prevention
 
Common Foot Problems - Donald Pelto, DPM
Common Foot Problems - Donald Pelto, DPMCommon Foot Problems - Donald Pelto, DPM
Common Foot Problems - Donald Pelto, DPM
 
Diabetic Foot Lecture 2010
Diabetic Foot Lecture 2010Diabetic Foot Lecture 2010
Diabetic Foot Lecture 2010
 
Limb Loss Presentation
Limb Loss PresentationLimb Loss Presentation
Limb Loss Presentation
 
Diagnosis and management by PCPs of simple podiatric problems
Diagnosis and management by PCPs of simple podiatric problemsDiagnosis and management by PCPs of simple podiatric problems
Diagnosis and management by PCPs of simple podiatric problems
 
Diabetic foot lecture 2010
Diabetic foot lecture 2010Diabetic foot lecture 2010
Diabetic foot lecture 2010
 
Auburn VNA Presentation 2010
Auburn VNA Presentation 2010Auburn VNA Presentation 2010
Auburn VNA Presentation 2010
 

Último

Making and Justifying Mathematical Decisions.pdf
Making and Justifying Mathematical Decisions.pdfMaking and Justifying Mathematical Decisions.pdf
Making and Justifying Mathematical Decisions.pdf
Chris Hunter
 
Russian Escort Service in Delhi 11k Hotel Foreigner Russian Call Girls in Delhi
Russian Escort Service in Delhi 11k Hotel Foreigner Russian Call Girls in DelhiRussian Escort Service in Delhi 11k Hotel Foreigner Russian Call Girls in Delhi
Russian Escort Service in Delhi 11k Hotel Foreigner Russian Call Girls in Delhi
kauryashika82
 
Gardella_PRCampaignConclusion Pitch Letter
Gardella_PRCampaignConclusion Pitch LetterGardella_PRCampaignConclusion Pitch Letter
Gardella_PRCampaignConclusion Pitch Letter
MateoGardella
 
Activity 01 - Artificial Culture (1).pdf
Activity 01 - Artificial Culture (1).pdfActivity 01 - Artificial Culture (1).pdf
Activity 01 - Artificial Culture (1).pdf
ciinovamais
 

Último (20)

Unit-V; Pricing (Pharma Marketing Management).pptx
Unit-V; Pricing (Pharma Marketing Management).pptxUnit-V; Pricing (Pharma Marketing Management).pptx
Unit-V; Pricing (Pharma Marketing Management).pptx
 
Making and Justifying Mathematical Decisions.pdf
Making and Justifying Mathematical Decisions.pdfMaking and Justifying Mathematical Decisions.pdf
Making and Justifying Mathematical Decisions.pdf
 
Key note speaker Neum_Admir Softic_ENG.pdf
Key note speaker Neum_Admir Softic_ENG.pdfKey note speaker Neum_Admir Softic_ENG.pdf
Key note speaker Neum_Admir Softic_ENG.pdf
 
Russian Escort Service in Delhi 11k Hotel Foreigner Russian Call Girls in Delhi
Russian Escort Service in Delhi 11k Hotel Foreigner Russian Call Girls in DelhiRussian Escort Service in Delhi 11k Hotel Foreigner Russian Call Girls in Delhi
Russian Escort Service in Delhi 11k Hotel Foreigner Russian Call Girls in Delhi
 
Gardella_PRCampaignConclusion Pitch Letter
Gardella_PRCampaignConclusion Pitch LetterGardella_PRCampaignConclusion Pitch Letter
Gardella_PRCampaignConclusion Pitch Letter
 
Introduction to Nonprofit Accounting: The Basics
Introduction to Nonprofit Accounting: The BasicsIntroduction to Nonprofit Accounting: The Basics
Introduction to Nonprofit Accounting: The Basics
 
Mattingly "AI & Prompt Design: The Basics of Prompt Design"
Mattingly "AI & Prompt Design: The Basics of Prompt Design"Mattingly "AI & Prompt Design: The Basics of Prompt Design"
Mattingly "AI & Prompt Design: The Basics of Prompt Design"
 
Holdier Curriculum Vitae (April 2024).pdf
Holdier Curriculum Vitae (April 2024).pdfHoldier Curriculum Vitae (April 2024).pdf
Holdier Curriculum Vitae (April 2024).pdf
 
Accessible design: Minimum effort, maximum impact
Accessible design: Minimum effort, maximum impactAccessible design: Minimum effort, maximum impact
Accessible design: Minimum effort, maximum impact
 
PROCESS RECORDING FORMAT.docx
PROCESS      RECORDING        FORMAT.docxPROCESS      RECORDING        FORMAT.docx
PROCESS RECORDING FORMAT.docx
 
Explore beautiful and ugly buildings. Mathematics helps us create beautiful d...
Explore beautiful and ugly buildings. Mathematics helps us create beautiful d...Explore beautiful and ugly buildings. Mathematics helps us create beautiful d...
Explore beautiful and ugly buildings. Mathematics helps us create beautiful d...
 
Unit-IV; Professional Sales Representative (PSR).pptx
Unit-IV; Professional Sales Representative (PSR).pptxUnit-IV; Professional Sales Representative (PSR).pptx
Unit-IV; Professional Sales Representative (PSR).pptx
 
Activity 01 - Artificial Culture (1).pdf
Activity 01 - Artificial Culture (1).pdfActivity 01 - Artificial Culture (1).pdf
Activity 01 - Artificial Culture (1).pdf
 
Mixin Classes in Odoo 17 How to Extend Models Using Mixin Classes
Mixin Classes in Odoo 17  How to Extend Models Using Mixin ClassesMixin Classes in Odoo 17  How to Extend Models Using Mixin Classes
Mixin Classes in Odoo 17 How to Extend Models Using Mixin Classes
 
Ecological Succession. ( ECOSYSTEM, B. Pharmacy, 1st Year, Sem-II, Environmen...
Ecological Succession. ( ECOSYSTEM, B. Pharmacy, 1st Year, Sem-II, Environmen...Ecological Succession. ( ECOSYSTEM, B. Pharmacy, 1st Year, Sem-II, Environmen...
Ecological Succession. ( ECOSYSTEM, B. Pharmacy, 1st Year, Sem-II, Environmen...
 
microwave assisted reaction. General introduction
microwave assisted reaction. General introductionmicrowave assisted reaction. General introduction
microwave assisted reaction. General introduction
 
Paris 2024 Olympic Geographies - an activity
Paris 2024 Olympic Geographies - an activityParis 2024 Olympic Geographies - an activity
Paris 2024 Olympic Geographies - an activity
 
Mattingly "AI & Prompt Design: Structured Data, Assistants, & RAG"
Mattingly "AI & Prompt Design: Structured Data, Assistants, & RAG"Mattingly "AI & Prompt Design: Structured Data, Assistants, & RAG"
Mattingly "AI & Prompt Design: Structured Data, Assistants, & RAG"
 
Grant Readiness 101 TechSoup and Remy Consulting
Grant Readiness 101 TechSoup and Remy ConsultingGrant Readiness 101 TechSoup and Remy Consulting
Grant Readiness 101 TechSoup and Remy Consulting
 
Mehran University Newsletter Vol-X, Issue-I, 2024
Mehran University Newsletter Vol-X, Issue-I, 2024Mehran University Newsletter Vol-X, Issue-I, 2024
Mehran University Newsletter Vol-X, Issue-I, 2024
 

Why should I take care of my feet

  • 1. Why Should I Take Care of my Feet if I Have Diabetes ?
  • 2. Health Care Guide to Diabetes and Your Feet By Dr. Donald Pelto
  • 3. Unfortunately, misconceptions are common for anyone who is diagnosed as having diabetes .
  • 4. Diabetes can affect your eyes, your blood vessels and your feet. This Guide addresses:
  • 5. 3 ways to prevent a foot wound
  • 6. 6 steps to performing a comprehensive diabetic foot exam
  • 7. 4 most common mistakes you can make when you have diabetes
  • 8. 4 questions to ask your podiatrist if you have diabetes
  • 9. I hope this Guide helps you better understand the complexities and the problems you can experience as a diabetic.
  • 10. These are important topics, which everyone with diabetes should be aware of.
  • 11. Please feel free to pass on this Guide to your friends and loved ones.  
  • 12. You may want to know more about why I am writing this Guide.
  • 13. As a podiatrist, each year I see hundreds of patients with diabetes .
  • 14. I see the newly diagnosed and those who have dealt with diabetes for more than 30 years .
  • 15. I hope this Guide helps you avoid common problems and mistakes many of my patients have experienced.  
  • 16. Teaching is passing on wisdom. I hope you will learn from the mistakes of others and not make your own .
  • 17. To your health, Dr. Donald Pelto 299 Lincoln Street, Suite 202 Worcester, MA 01605 508.757.4003 www.drpelto.com
  • 18. Request your copy now Health Care Guide to Diabetes and Your Feet http://www.drpelto.com/p/health-care-guide-to-diabetes-and-your.html