As the concern about COVID-19 continues to grow, so too has the search for ways to protect ourselves against the virus. In addition to social distancing and proper handwashing, a healthy immune system is integral to overall health. Here are some tips to boost your immune system and help your body fight against infection.
Every part of your body, including your immune system, functions better when protected from environmental assaults and bolstered by the aforementioned healthy-living strategies
No one ever wants to go to the hospital, but now, during the coronavirus pandemic, it is a particularly terrible time to have to be hospitalized. Patients with diabetes and foot ulcers are at increased risk for infections, hospitalization, amputations, and death. Podiatric care is associated with fewer diabetes-related amputations, ER visits, hospitalizations, length-of-stay, and costs. Podiatry is already an extremely specialized field, and Dr. Amin at Corona Foot and Ankle, is especially equipped to treat wounds and offer excellent preventative measures to reduce risk factors and keep you healthy and safely away from hospitals.
One of the potential effects of diabetes is a weakened immune system rendering the body unable to effectively fight off infections. Additionally, the disease often leads to serious problems with the feet, including wounds and infections. Due to the suppression of the immune response in diabetics, the body is often unable to heal these problems. This is why it’s especially important to have regular checkups with a podiatrist and prioritize a healthy immune system. Furthermore, a diabetic foot ulcer must be perceived as a marker of a far more serious underlying condition. The presence of diabetic foot ulcers is correlated with peripheral arterial disease, heart attack, stroke, renal disease, and amputation.
At Corona Foot and Ankle, our goal always, but especially during the pandemic, is to reduce the burden on the healthcare system by keeping the diabetic foot and wound patients safe, functional, and at home out of the emergency care system. We now offer TeleHealth Services that allow all new and existing patients to have consultations virtually. These patients can use a phone, tablet, or computer to speak with Dr. Amin from the safety of their homes. This service is covered by all private insurance with your copay. For more information or to make an appointment, visit: HERE
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