Dr. Christina Sawires Helps Diabetics Stay Healthy and Safe

Dr. Christina Sawires, a Hillsborough podiatrist, is an expert in diabetic foot care. About 34.2 million people have diabetes while another 7.3 million people have yet to be diagnosed. Diabetes can have very serious effects on a person's whole body. It can cause hospitalizations, infections, even amputations.

Those with diabetes have a very real responsibility in keeping themselves healthy and safe from the risks of diabetes. They need to monitor their insulin, monitor their eating and maintain preventative healthcare appointments. One of those includes regularly visiting a podiatrist.

Diabetes may cause nerve damage, called diabetic neuropathy. This can cause burning, tingling or numbness in limbs- hands and feet most commonly. While the lack of feeling may not seem like much of a problem, no feeling=no pain, it can lead to very damaging consequences. If a person with diabetes cuts their foot, and they don't notice, it could lead to infection.

Dr. Christina Sawires, a podiatrist at Family Foot & Ankle Specialists in Piscataway and Hillsborough NJis specialized in preventative diabetic foot care and treatment. Dr. Sawires has worked with diabetic feet for many years, including a residency at the VA in which she successfully treated diabetic foot infections and wounds.

If you or a loved one has diabetes, make sure routine podiatric visits are kept. If you are looking for a skilled diabetic foot expert, check out Dr. Christina Sawires and make an appointment with her in her Hillsborough office.