Baton Rouge Diabetic Foot Clinic
Footsteps LLC | CHRISTOPHER FORMANEK, DPM
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Baton Rouge Leading Diabetic Foot Clinic
Why pay up to 33% more for identical services for where you barely get to interact with a podiatrist? Let's have a plan to get back on your feet. Schedule an appointment with leading physician in diabetic foot care today
Footsteps LLC - Formanek, Christopher B DPM
Mon
8:00-5:00
Wed
8:00-5:00
Fri
8:00-12:30
Why are foot problems so common in people with diabetes in Baton Rouge?
It’s not just Baton Rouge, according to the CDC it’s a nationwide problem 34.2 million Americans—just over 1 in 10—have diabetes. 88 million American adults—approximately 1 in 3—have prediabetes. And 90 % of adults are oblivious to having pre-diabetes.
What causes diabetic foot problems
Diabetes, a common health condition in which your blood glucose levels are too high, or your body does not use insulin efficiently. It compromises the health of your eyes, skin, liver, kidney, blood vessels, and feet. It makes it very difficult to fight off infections because it suppresses your immune system.
The tingling and numbness in your feet are caused by diabetic nerve damage. Making you more susceptible to injuries. Since it weakens your immune system, the healing process will take longer for your foot wound. And without proper treatment from a podiatrist, the wound can worsen.
Diabetic Foot Injuries
Diabetic Foot Injuries Includes;
- Foot Ulcers
- Bacterial Infections
- Gangrene
- Open Sores
- Cuts
- Swelling
- Corns
- Calluses
- Ingrown toenail
- Charcot Foot Fractures
Diabetic Foot Ulcers
Diabetic Foot Ulcers can lead to bacterial infections to gangrene. Deprived of sensory, some patients resume their normal life without realizing they have an issue.
Observing Wagner’s Classification of Diabetic Foot Ulcers (above). Time without medical intervention, aggressive treatment will be needed with a possible amputation. Please call our Baton Rouge Clinic immediately to avoid any further complications
Charcot foot fracture
Charcot foot fractures are fractures to the foot that can cause major complications because of the lack of pain sensation. Routine diabetes foot checkups are important to reduce the possibility of infections and treat them before more complications can occur.
Diabetic Wound Care in Baton Rouge
Proper wound care prevents infection:
1. Remove dead tissue surrounding the wound
2. Clean and disinfect the area
3. Apply bandages to keep the area sterilized so the wound can heal
Antibiotics
To help a foot infection heal and stop it from spreading properly, oral or intravenous (IV) antibiotics may be prescribed.
Orthopedic and Diabetic Shoes
At Footsteps, we provide custom braces and orthotics (shoe inserts) to help your joints by redistributing your body weight to prevent and protect certain parts of your feet from friction.
Surgery
- Check your feet (daily)
- Redness
- Sores
- Blisters
- Swelling
- Wash thoroughly and completely dry your feet every day
- Avoid walking around barefoot.
- Wear comfortable shoes with proper fitment
- Keep toenails trimmed and straight across.
- Regularly see your podiatrist.
If you see or notice any foot abnormalities, please call us immediately and schedule an evaluation. Call Footsteps for an appointment today
Schedule an appointment by calling our Baton Rouge office
