Dr Christopher Segler

If you are a diabetic, smoking is one of the best ways to make sure that you end up with an amputation. But most diabetic patients don't seem to understand why. In this article, we explain the medical reasoning and biological effects of smoking. With a better undertanding, these patients should be equipped to make decisions that help them prevent amputations, heart attacks and other complications from the disease.

Randy Jackson, famous for being a judge on American Idol and for producing such artists as Whitney Houston and Mariah Carey, found out that he had type 2 diabetes in 2001. Type 2 diabetes is the most common form of diabetes. In type 2 diabetes, the body either does not produce enough insulin or the cells ignore the insulin. At the time, he was 45 years old and weighed 360 lbs.

Diabetes can cause heart disease, stroke, poor wound healing, blindness and amputation. In addition, diabetes is associated with high blood pressure, obesity and immune system problems. In this article we examine the scientific basis of exercise as a treatment for diabetes. We also discuss the ways that diabetes can help someone to manage their blood sugar and prevent avoidable long-term complications from the disease.

There are a number of foot injuries that occur when you go on vacation in the summertime. Many of these injuries stem from what should be a relaxing time. With a few simple precautions and an understanding of the conditions that cause the most trouble, you can avoid unnecessary suffering.

Diabetes is one of the fastest-growing disease in the United States. With the explosion of diabetes it is important to find a diabetic doctor who can help avoid the serious complications of the disease. Essentially all of the problems stemming from diabetes are preventable. However one must have early treatment and evaluation by a highly qualified diabetes doctor.This article will help you choose a great diabetes doctor.

With all of the increasing governmental regulation and restrictions placed on medical sales reps and their interactions with physicians, it is becoming more difficult to gain face-to-face interactions with doctors. This is made worse by declining reimbusements and increased pressure for the doctor's time in the office. Sales reps can gain some insight to the doctor's thought process and get some tips to gaining physician marketing opportunities.

Diabetic foot problems are leading to a rapid and tragic increase in preventaable amputations. In this article, an award winning diabetic foot specialist discusses simple techniques the spouse of a diabetic can use to help prevent a diabetic foot complication. By following these tips, the spouse can take action, gain control, and help their spouse with diabetes live a long healthy active life and avoid a diabetic foot amputation.

One of the major contributors to a diabetic foot infection that leads to an amputation is the way the body fails to fight the bacteria. This article will explain the role of the immune system as it relates to diabetes and the processes that can affected by diabetes. Diabetic foot amputations are preventable, but every diabetic needs to understand how these infections get worse so quickly when the blood sugar is high.

At the beginning of every new year, people make resolutions to improve themselves and make new commitments to positive lifestyle changes. One of the most popular ways to do this is by taking up a new exercise weight-loss routine. This can lead to overuse injuries and foot pain that make it difficult to continue exercising. Sports Medicine Podiatrists recommend gradual increases in activity to prevent injury and stay healthy in the New Year.

Diabetes causes 70% of all lower extremity amputations. However, this is preventable. By understanding the factors that lead to diabetic foot sores, infections and amputation, diabetic patients can avoid this horrific and unnecessary complication. The factors contributing to a diabetic foot amputation are explained to raise awareness and educate diabetics about the dangers of diabetes to the feet.