MRSA – No Joking Matter
What’s the deal with MRSA? I hear Jerry Seinfeld in my head doing stand up comedy and making light of the acronym. So what is the big deal, and why …
Our Doctor Blog
Knowing When to Say When….and Why!
Like all doctors, we find ourselves on the receiving end of many questions but it is often the ones that aren’t asked that can be the most important. For example, …
Foot Care When the Temperature Drops
This week saw Long Island and the New York Metro area get hit with our first blast of truly arctic temperatures. After getting through last winters regular visits from the …
The Splinter & The Cruise Ship
A lesson from Androcles did not spare a life but it did save a vacation. In Aesop’s Fable “The Lion and the Shepherd” (also known as Androcles and the Lion), …
Controlling Gout During the Holidays
This time of year there are parties galore with temptations everywhere you turn! From rich desserts to sweet (and spiked) beverages, to savory appetizers and deluxe dinner spreads, it’s easy …
Tips for Choosing Diabetic Shoes
This time of year, you can’t help but be on your feet a lot! From holiday shopping and party going, to cooking up a feast and visiting loved ones, it …
Diabetic Stockings Make a Great Holiday Gift
While others may be hanging their stockings with care during the holidays, those with diabetes need to be putting theirs on with care! You see, diabetic feet are at an …
Don’t Let Leg Cramps Cramp Your Style
With a New York winter on the way, many people are starting to flock to their neighborhood fitness centers and gyms in hopes of keeping up their exercise routines through …
Tips to Treat Poor Circulation with Diabetes
It’s Diabetes Awareness Month—a great time to share some diabetic tips! If reduced blood flow is making it difficult for you to live a full and active life with the …
Beware of Bare Feet with Diabetes
November is Diabetes Awareness Month! Are you making sure you are doing everything you can to prevent complications? Here’s a reminder: your feet require special care when you have diabetes, …