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Why Foot Care Matters

Apr 21, 2026
25:14

Episode Description

Managing diabetes means taking care of your whole body, and this includes your feet. In this episode, you'll hear about why foot care is so important and how small, daily habits can make a big difference in preventing serious problems.

Presented by:

Neil Skolnik, MD, Professor of Family and Community Medicine, Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University; Associate Director, Family Medicine Residency Program, Abington Jefferson Health, Abington, PA

Lucia M. Novak, MSN, ANP-BC, BC-ADM, President and Founder of Diabesity LLC; Co-Executive Director, Diabetologist, and Obesity Management Specialist at Capital Health & Metabolic Center (part of Capital Diabetes & Endocrine Associates), Greater DC Area

Cyaandi Dove, DPM, Director of Podiatry and Director of the Diabetic Foot Clinic at Oregon Health & Science University in Portland, Oregon

Do you have questions or comments you'd like to share with Neil and Lucia? Leave a message at (703) 755-7288. Thank you for listening, and don't forget to "follow" Diabetes Day by Day!

Additional resources:

Interested in learning more? Learn more at diabetes.org/FootHealth.

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