Introducing the 'P-E-T' Guidelines for Diabetic Foot Care

[Northerner]

Nearly 26 million Americans have diabetes, according to new estimates from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). And 60-70% of them suffer from nerve damage (neuropathy) that can affect many parts of the body but most commonly involves the hands and feet (peripheral neuropathy). ?Nerve damage typically shows up first in the feet and is the primary cause of foot problems for people with diabetes,? says Dr. Alan Berman, Podiatrist of Somers Orthopaedic Surgery & Sports Medicine Group. ?The American Diabetes Association estimates that one in five people with diabetes who seek hospital care do so for foot problems. By taking proper care of the feet, many of the most serious complications of diabetes can be prevented. That?s why we are introducing the P-E-T guidelines for diabetic foot care.?

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