Why should I take care of my feet

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Why Should I Take Care of my Feet if I Have Diabetes?

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This is a presentation describing the content in a manual I wrote for diabetic patients. This Guide addresses: 3 ways to prevent a foot wound 8 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 http://www.drpelto.com/p/health-care-guide-to-diabetes-and-your.html

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Why Should I Take Care of my Feet if I Have Diabetes?

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Health Care Guide to Diabetes and Your Feet

By Dr. Donald Pelto

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Unfortunately, misconceptions are common for anyone who is

diagnosed as having diabetes.

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Diabetes can affect your eyes, your blood vessels and your feet.

This Guide addresses:

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3 ways to prevent a foot wound

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6 steps to performing a comprehensive diabetic foot exam

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4 most common mistakes you can make when you have diabetes

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4 questions to ask your podiatrist if you have diabetes

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I hope this Guide helps you better understand the complexities and the problems you can experience

as a diabetic.

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These are important topics, which everyone with diabetes should be

aware of.

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Please feel free to pass on this Guide to your friends and loved

ones.

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You may want to know more about why I am writing this Guide.

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As a podiatrist, each year I see hundreds of patients with

diabetes.

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I see the newly diagnosed and those who have dealt with

diabetes for more than 30 years.

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I hope this Guide helps you avoid common problems and mistakes

many of my patients have experienced.

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Teaching is passing on wisdom. I hope you will learn from the

mistakes of others and not make your own.

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To your health,

Dr. Donald Pelto299 Lincoln Street, Suite 202

Worcester, MA 01605508.757.4003

www.drpelto.com