Why Diabetes Makes Your Feet Swell

Why Diabetes Makes Your Feet Swell

One of the side effects of diabetes is swollen feet. This occurs when your blood sugar levels are too high or low, causing edema or water retention in your extremities. Swollen feet are uncomfortable and can make it difficult to wear shoes or walk. At Horizon Feet...
The 5 Most Common Ankle Conditions

The 5 Most Common Ankle Conditions

  Your ankle is meant to help keep your body balanced. When it’s injured, it not only leaves you in pain but also interferes with your normal mobility. Horizon Foot and Ankle Institute is a team of professionals that can assist in diagnosing and treating your...
When To See a Podiatrist

When To See a Podiatrist

Making an appointment with any specialist can be intimidating. You want to be sure that you are not wasting your time and money on an issue that could be solved at home or with your regular doctor. However, never delay taking care of your feet and ankles. These are...
How Can Diabetes Affect Your Feet?

How Can Diabetes Affect Your Feet?

One of the first things you’ll learn after diagnosis is how diabetes can affect your circulatory and nervous systems. People with diabetes are more likely to have damage to their nerves and cardiovascular system. Diabetes can ultimately lead to a condition...
5 Things to Know About Athlete’s Foot

5 Things to Know About Athlete’s Foot

Foot health specialists provide proper diagnosis and treatments to help patients recover quickly. Such doctors also advise athlete’s foot patients on the best home remedies to consider. Perhaps you’ve heard many people talk about the disease but don’t know anything...