Harvey R. Danciger, DPM
74-000 Country Club Drive, Suite A-2
Palm Desert, CA 92260
(760) 568-0108
Not only are the holidays terrible for everyone's waistline, but they're also awful for diabetics and their feet. The foods that we associate with the holidays are the same foods that wreak havoc on a diabetic's body: candy canes, cookies, mashed potatoes and gravy, Christmas ham, stuffing, chocolate, etc.
Diabetics: do not be fooled! Don't fall for the lie we tell ourselves, "Just one won't hurt anything...right?" By adopting this mentality, you're setting yourself up for failure. Be strong this season; remember: "Eat to Live," not "Live to Eat"--your feet depend on it.
Reader's Digest created a slideshow that explains 10 Super-foods for Diabetics. If you have diabetes and you're looking for some motivation, check out this slideshow.
Here's some tips for taking care of your feet this winter:
-Never walk barefoot, inside or outside.
-Keep your feet warm but don't put them next to a heater or a fireplace. Because of neuropathy, many diabetic patients have burned their feet without knowing it.
-Always wear clean and dry socks. This prevents infection and fungus.
-Wash your feet with warm soapy water every day.
-Eat the right foods this season. Even within good food groups, there are bad foods.
Call Dr. Danciger's office with any concerns about your feet this winter! Dr. Danciger is happy to help any patients with questions or concerns!
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