Diabetes and Its Effect on the Feet
The effect of diabetes on your feet Diabetes is a metabolic disorder characterized by impaired glucose metabolism resulting in elevated glucose levels. Diabetes affects over 29 million Americans and that number is rising. An elevated blood glucose leads to damaged...
How Can Neuropathy Affect the Feet?
Neuropathy is a disorder that affects the network of nerves (called the “peripheral nerves”) that connect the spinal cord to the organs, muscles and skin. The job of the peripheral nervous system is to relay signals or information from the central nervous...
Neuroma vs Neuritis vs Neuropathy for the Runner’s Feet
Flying Pig 4-way with Cheese….because there is a jacket involved. Not to mention the 5 medals, 5 shirts and some kind of display board…BLING!! As mileage is cranking up, 13 miles was on the docket this past weekend. That’s a half marathon (well,...
Causes and Treatment for Numbness and Tingling in Feet
Many things can cause numbness and tingling in your limbs, including sitting with your legs crossed or falling asleep on your arm. These sensations are very common and usually go away within a minute or so. But what if this uncomfortable “pins and needles” feeling in...