Proper wound care is necessary for people in a variety of conditions, from the person who is recovering from foot surgery and has a large incision that must be cleaned to the diabetic who needs regular monitoring of their feet. While it may be tempting to just conduct all...
There are millions of Americans who are impacted by diabetes, and nearly 2 million of Americans are diagnosed with diabetes every year. Diabetes is a disease that occurs when the blood glucose levels are above the normal levels. The majority of the foods that we consume is...
Foot and ankle wounds can be painful and debilitating. Some minor wounds can be cared for at home, but for others you need help from Long Island medical professionals who are experienced in wound care. A wound is a laceration or breaking of the skin, often with...
Injuries are an unpleasant fact of life. They come in many shapes and sizes, each with unique needs and treatments. Many wounds are simple and easy to treat. Sometimes gentle cleaning and a fresh bandage are all that's needed. However, some injuries present far greater...
We’ve all been in this position before: we don’t feel well but are not sure if it’s worth calling the doctor. We hope whatever is bothering us will just go away on its own. When it comes to foot wounds, there are some very clear...
Did you know that the number one reason that diabetics are hospitalized in the United States is foot infections? Great Neck Family Foot Care offers the highest quality diabetic foot care for patients in Nassau County. We want you to be informed about diabetic foot...
While most of us have probably had a cut on our foot at one time or another, it usually goes away on its own in a matter of days. Chronic wounds, by definition, are wounds that have been present for a month without any appreciable...
Diabetes Diabetes is a disease affects multiple organs in the body. It affects a patient’s immune system, nervous system and circulatory system just to name a few. In a controlled diabetic patient, the effects of diabetes are usually well controlled. When complications of the disease occur,...
Wound Care Specialist Long Island Wound care is a specialized area of medicine in which a team consults with, patients to determine the root cases of their wounds, which are often chronic in nature, and caused by a host of concomitant medical issues. Our approach to wound...
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