Overall, managing diabetes can seem overwhelming when you consider the many negative effects of the disease and the lifestyle changes you must make to improve them. Fortunately, at Syracuse Podiatry, we want diabetes management to be as easy and worry-free as possible. For our second blog post of National Diabetes Month 2016, we have some […]
The start of November marks the beginning of National Diabetes Month, celebrated to raise awareness about a disease that has become a public health issue in the United States. Put simply, diabetes occurs when there is too much sugar in the blood. There are 3 types of diabetes. Type I diabetes is caused by a […]
Weather-wise, these few weeks in between fall and summer are some of the most confusing of the year. When you wake up in the morning for work or for school, it might be chilly, causing you to wear pants and a jacket or two. Then, almost miraculously, when you emerge for lunch a little after […]
It is the middle of October, and at last, football season is in full swing. From Friday night lights at the high school to Sunday afternoon channel surfing from your couch, most people find a way to get their fix. The Jets, Giants, and Bills are off to slow starts, but Syracuse’s win over old […]
Each year, between October 12th and October 20th, the United States Bone and Joint Initiative organizes Bone and Joint Action Week to raise awareness for conditions that affect these vital parts of the musculoskeletal system. Our bones support our body, and our joints support the connections between bones so that we can move. Our feet […]
As the weather is cooling and more and more people are putting their open toed shoes away for the winter, the office has been seeing a big influx of ingrown toe nails; medically known as Onychocryptosis. An ingrown toe nail is when the nail grows into the skin. It is commonly seen on the big […]
What could be better than enjoying the cool autumn breeze, admiring the changing leaves, and spending some time with your beloved dog? If this sounds pleasant to you, then you might want to celebrate National Walk Your Dog Week from October 1st to October 7th! Walking has many health benefits, including: Weight loss Stress relief […]
When it comes to your health, you are the one true expert. You know when you are experiencing pain, discomfort, or any other change from your baseline level of health. It is extremely important to be familiar with the condition of your feet so that you can catch irregularities in their early stages and report […]
It is certainly understandable that you might be alarmed if you look at your feet and notice that one toe is crossing over another. It could simply be because you were wearing tight shoes, and the problem is remedied by moving your toes back into place. Unfortunately, this is not always possible. Overlapping and underlapping […]
Normally, if you were to dip your foot in water and take a couple of steps, you would see that your footprint consists of your toes, the ball of your foot, your heel, and a thin area on the outside part of your foot. This is because the foot should have a natural arch that […]
