This November, Knock Your Socks Off!
Published by: American Podiatric Medical Assocation, Inc.
Why? According to the American Diabetes Association (ADA), nearly 12 percent of the Hispanic population has diabetes and even more importantly, are at a 66 percent increased risk of developing the disease when compared to other ethnicities. Diabetes complications in the feet can be very dangerous. In fact, diabetes is the leading cause of non-traumatic lower-limb amputation. These complications and amputations can be prevented! With proper foot care from today's podiatrist, you can manage the effects of the disease on your feet. Podiatrists are uniquely qualified among medical professionals to treat the foot and ankle, based on their education, training, and experience. If you or a loved one has diabetes, visit a podiatrist regularly and knock your socks off to keep your feet healthy.
The APMA Diabetes Resource page gives YOU to the tools to take control of diabetes and the negative effects it can have on your feet! Whether you've recently been diagnosed or have been battling the disease for years, the podiatrist-approved advice below will help you to monitor your feet and prevent diabetes-related complications.
True/False Diabetes Quiz
Do you know how to take care of your feet if you have diabetes? Find out now by taking this educational quiz about diabetes and foot care. En Español.
Do you know how to take care of your feet if you have diabetes? Find out now by taking this educational quiz about diabetes and foot care. En Español.
Diabetes by the Numbers
If you are battling diabetes, you are not alone! Millions of Hispanic Americans are fighting with you. Check out the latest statistics from ADA. En Español.
If you are battling diabetes, you are not alone! Millions of Hispanic Americans are fighting with you. Check out the latest statistics from ADA. En Español.
Diabetes Frequently Asked Questions
Confused about how to manage diabetes properly and keep your feet healthy? These FAQs should help! En Español.
Confused about how to manage diabetes properly and keep your feet healthy? These FAQs should help! En Español.
Have a Question? Ask an Expert
Visit APMA's "Ask the Expert" section for answers to all of your diabetes and foot health questions
Visit APMA's "Ask the Expert" section for answers to all of your diabetes and foot health questions
Your Diabetes Management Team
A podiatrist plays a key role in helping you to successfully manage diabetes by avoiding foot complications, but a podiatrist is not the only physician you should visit regularly. En Español.
A podiatrist plays a key role in helping you to successfully manage diabetes by avoiding foot complications, but a podiatrist is not the only physician you should visit regularly. En Español.
Additional Diabetes and Foot Health Resources:
Please call the Foot, Ankle & Lower Leg Center office in Las Vegas anytime @702-878-2455 between Monday – Friday and we would be happy to set up an appointment for you. Please visit our website @ FallCenter.com or www.walkwithdiabetes.com. The Foot, Ankle & Lower Leg Center has Diagnostic imaging: Digital X-Rays, Ultrasound or Advanced Imaging will be used to aid in the diagnosis.
Dr. Anthony Ricciardi at the Foot, Ankle & Lower Leg Center has completed training in endoscopic/minimally invasive surgery for chronic heel pain and nerve pain, foot and ankle joint replacement for restoring pain free motion, arthroscopic surgery, bunion surgery, fracture repair, flat foot correction, external fixation for complex deformities and extensive experience in peripheral nerve surgery including diabetic peripheral neuropathy and reconstructive surgery of previously failed foot surgical procedures. In addition to his surgical training Dr. Ricciardi focuses on sports medicine of the foot and ankle through regenerative techniques using the patient’s own blood/platelets for healing chronic foot and ankle problems (pain) as a result of repetitive sport injuries. This cutting edge technology enables patients to continue training with little or no down time. Dr. Ricciardi continues to be active in teaching and training other podiatric surgeons on innovative surgical techniques in foot surgery. Dr. Ricciardi is Board Certified by the American Board of Podiatric Surgery, a Fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons and Fellow of the Association of Extremity Nerve Surgeons. Dr. Ricciardi’s vision is to bring each patient the most current state of the Art Technology and personalized treatment options to meet their Foot and Ankle needs (from conservative care to surgical options). Dr. Ricciardi believes in quality service and puts his patients first!
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