November marks Diabetes Awareness Month, and Podiatry Center of New Jersey wants to make the important connection between diabetes and foot care! Since high blood sugar can lead to poor circulation and nerve damage, diabetic individuals live with an increased risk of foot problems. Here are the top three things to keep in mind […]
3 Common Causes of Peripheral Neuropathy
At Podiatry Center of New Jersey, one condition that we find puzzles our patients when they first experience symptoms is peripheral neuropathy. The signs of this disorder can vary and may include a tingling or burning sensation in the feet or a numbness and decrease in sensation. More troubling is also the potential for sharp, […]
How What You Eat Affects Your Feet
March is National Nutrition Month. At Podiatry Center of New Jersey, we bet that when you hear nutrition the last thing you think about is your feet. Most of us associate diet and nutrition with our weight and possibly the link to certain medical conditions such as heart disease. However, there are several direct and […]
8 Ways Diabetic Patients Can Protect Their Feet
Over 25 million Americans are affected by diabetes and at Podiatry Center of New Jersey, we know that this disease can have a significant impact on the health of your feet. Diabetic patients have high blood sugar levels that, if they remain uncontrolled, can lead to difficulties with circulation, immunity, and nerve damage. This leaves […]
Do You Have Xerosis?
At Podiatry Center of New Jersey, we usually give the more common term for this condition—very dry skin—when presenting it to our patients so as not to alarm them with this scary sounding diagnosis. Although most people suffer with dry skin to some extent during the colder winter months, for some it becomes a more […]
5 Winter Foot Health Tips
At Podiatry Center of New Jersey, we believe good podiatric health is a priority year-round and each season brings its own unique challenges. With the temperatures dropping it’s time to focus on winter foot health issues. 5 Ways to Take Good Care of Your Feet This Season Moisturize, moisturize, moisturize! When the heat goes on […]
Get the Facts About Gout
Between family dinners, office parties and get togethers with friends, there’s a lot of feasting going on at this time of the year! That’s why at Podiatry Center of New Jersey, we usually see an increase in the number of Passaic, Bergen, Morris, Essex, Hudson, Union, Ocean and Middlesex County patients with gout. Gout can […]
Diabetic Feet Are at Risk
If you have recently been diagnosed with diabetes, you probably have a lot to deal with: new medications, modifications to your diet, lifestyle changes, and more. Our podiatrists are aware that it can all seem overwhelming yet want to take this opportunity to encourage you to add just one more thing to the list of ways […]
Head to Your Podiatrist to Heal Those Feet!
Your feet play such a big part in how you can function. However, throughout your life, you will see that they need help in keeping you upright and mobile. That is where you gain the benefits of a podiatrist. Instead of letting problems get worse, you will be able to have feet that look and […]
Beware of the Dreaded Ingrown Toenail
An ingrown toenail is quite common and will occur when the corner of a nail grows into your skin. The result is pain, swelling, or an infection that can lead to more significant issues. If you have diabetes, you will have to be especially careful as you are at a greater risk of complications than […]