By now, most of us are familiar with the rowdy, family-oriented and simply entertaining Robertson family featured in A&E’s reality television show, Duck Dynasty. The show provides glimpses into a successful and close-knit family business built on long beards and famous duck calls and is downright fun to watch. Episodes are filled with the exciting adventures of …
I’m not normally one to fall prey to seasonal viruses. I do what most of us do to stay healthy — workout regularly, try and eat a balanced diet and throw a vitamin C tablet into a water bottle anytime I’m around someone sick. Moral of the story? No one is invincible. Last week I …
One of the biggest frustrations doctors face is patients who don’t follow their treatment plan. Why is it that we so often fail to do “exactly as the doctor orders?” (I know I’m guilty of it…) In a recent radio interview, KRLD medical expert Dr. David Winter, M.D., Chief Clinical Officer and Chairman of the Board of …
“We know that if the patient had a situation of cancer, the patient would be all ears. We could say, ‘Do this and do that,’ and the patient would say, ‘Sure. I’ll start today.’ But with diabetes we usually hear excuses of why they can’t exercise or why they can’t lose weight,” says J. Marshall …
“Doctor, I didn’t notice I had bleeding coming from that toe. I can’t really get down to my feet, because I’m getting older, my belly’s big, and my back hurts. I can’t get down there and trim my toenails as well as I should. And I don’t have good feeling in my feet.” Poor Mr. …
If you are suffering from diabetes or poor circulation, you may have a wound that just won’t heal. The longer it takes for that wound to heal, the more at risk you are for developing infections, tissue injury or even limb loss. Scott & White now offers something called Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) at the …
If you have Type II diabetes, there’s a good chance you may develop problems with your feet. Many people with diabetes battle obesity, high blood pressure and high cholesterol. As a result, they often develop: Poor circulation in their feet and legs Neuropathy, or the loss of sensation in their feet J. Marshall Devall, DPM, …
What’s the number one reason people with diabetes are hospitalized? Diabetic foot ulcers—chronic open wounds on the bottom of the feet. They’re a common occurrence for people with Type II diabetes. And they’re difficult to treat and can become on ongoing, expensive, debilitating problem. J. Marshall Devall, DPM, Podiatrist at the Temple Santa Fe Center, discusses …
The holidays always present us with a plethora of rich, hearty meals and parties that can lead to a stressful time for diabetics. Balancing food needs and choosing to eat healthy become an important daily health care decision. Today, diabetes affects nearly 1 in 10 Americans, while in the next 10 years experts predict 1 …
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When I was expecting my first child, I embraced everything about being pregnant; especially the ability (and I thought inalienable right) to eat anything I pleased. And that’s exactly what I did. The hospital where I was working at the time had one of the best coffee shops in the area. My favorite part of …