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March 27, 2012January 25, 2017

New Hyperbaric Medicine Center could help heal wounds caused by diabetes and other illnesses

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 … Continue reading New Hyperbaric Medicine Center could help heal wounds caused by diabetes and other illnesses

March 19, 2012December 5, 2018

The “Sole” of Diabetic Foot Care: 3 Top Tips

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, … Continue reading The “Sole” of Diabetic Foot Care: 3 Top Tips

February 23, 2012December 5, 2018

Diabetic foot ulcers: Why they’re dangerous

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 … Continue reading Diabetic foot ulcers: Why they’re dangerous

December 30, 2010January 26, 2017

Advice for Managing Diabetes During Holiday Festivities

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 … Continue reading Advice for Managing Diabetes During Holiday Festivities

August 12, 2010October 7, 2015

Keeping diabetes in check

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 … Continue reading Keeping diabetes in check