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When you eat food, the body breaks down all of the sugars and starches into glucose, which is the basic fuel for the cells in your body. The hormone insulin takes the glucose from the blood into the cell giving your body energy and growth. If your insulin levels are insufficient, you will have abnormally high blood glucose levels that can lead to diabetes complications and cause damage to your heart, kidneys, blood vessels, nerves, eyes, skin and feet. Unchecked levels of glucose can lead to heart attacks, stroke, blindness and amputations. According to the American Diabetes Association, 20.8 million people or 7% of the United States population has diabetes. And 1/3 of this number is unaware that they have this debilitating disease. Since the symptoms of diabetes are so common, treatment is not sought until problems arise.
Symptoms of diabetes may include:
- Frequent urination
- Excessive thirst
- Extreme hunger
- Weight loss
- Fatigue
- Irritability
- Vision problems
- Numbness in the extremities
A diabetic patient needs to have comprehensive care to insure that potential problems are taken care of before they cause life altering circumstances. Complications of diabetes can be addressed by a variety of health professionals such as primary doctor, dietician, eye care specialist, internist, dentist, and podiatrist. A diagnosis of diabetes can be frightening, through proper education and awareness, you can live a long, healthy and fulfilling life.
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“Dr Drury,
I thought I’d drop you a note and thank you again for hanging in there with me to get over my foot issues – primarily the plantar fasciitis. I’ve got great news to report as my husband and I did an extremely difficult hike at the North Rim of the Grand Canyon a few weeks ago and my foot was fine (other muscle groups were not quite ready for the level of difficulty). The hike was 9.4 miles with major elevation changes. Over this weekend, we did a 27 mile bike ride in Valle Caldera Preserve and again the foot held up fine. It is so wonderful to be back doing the outdoor activities I enjoy.
Truthfully, I’m also be glad to be wearing my cute shoes again a few days a week.
The APC treatment was amazing, I can’t believe the success I’ve had since having the treatment last November. As you know, I went through the cortisone shots with no success and we were starting to consider surgery. The APC treatment eliminated that need.
Thank you again to you and your staff for the part you played in my recovery. I recommend you and your staff to anyone I meet having foot issues.”
Ann Swancer