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DIABETIC FOOT CARE AND LIMB LOSS PREVENTION
DIABETES
Diabetes is reaching epidemic proportions in the United States.
The diabetic population currently tops 16 million people,
a 33% increase in the past decade. There are many serious
complications associated with diabetes, including kidney,
heart, vision, circulatory and foot problems. Many of these
potential problems can be minimized with life style changes,
medications and other preventive care.
DIABETIC
WOUND CARE AND LIMB LOSS PREVENTION
If you suffer from diabetes, you’re prone to infection from
even minor injuries. Many people lose sensation in the feet,
making it difficult to detect injury. Check your feet daily
for redness, blisters or injury. If you experience any numbness,
tingling or have wounds or abnormalities of any kind, make
an appointment to see us immediately. We offer skilled diagnosis
and treatment in coordination with your primary care physician.
Diabetes is the leading cause of non-traumatic amputation
in the United States, and amputations, or partial amputations,
of the feet and legs are growing. Our first goal is always
prevention of limb loss. Amputations and other surgeries due
to infections of the feet can be significantly reduced by
timely conservative foot care, early diagnosis and treatment.
Dr. Orminski founded Yakima Memorial Hospital's Wound Care Center and is current co-Medical Director. He remains very dedicated to the LEAP (Lower Extremity Amputation Prevention) program
MEDICARE
DIABETIC SHOE PROGRAM
CWPS is an authorized Medicare Supplier, approved to evaluate,
prescribe and dispense high quality shoes and three pairs
of removable protective shoe inserts per calendar year. Many
diabetic patients qualify for this benefit. Medicare pays
80% of the cost for both shoes and insoles; your supplemental
insurance is responsible for the other 20%.
MANAGING
DIABETES
Diabetes cannot be cured but it can be managed. Your health
and lifestyle choices can help prevent the onset of diabetes
or control symptoms once it’s been diagnosed.
Weight control is key to the prevention and management of
diabetes. If indicated, CWPS physicians encourage their patients
to benefit from reputable and supportive weight control programs
like Weight Watchers. Visit www.weightwatchers.com
to learn more about their very effective weight loss program.
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