Saving Your Feet Also Saves Medical Expenses

A research study by the American Podiatric Medical Association showed that regular visits to a podiatric doctor LOWERED MEDICAL COSTS overall for patients with diabetes.

There are so many good reasons to take good care of your feet, especially if you suffer from diabetes.

Did you know?

• About 25% of diabetics will develop a foot ulcer.
• 85% of lower-extremity amputations are associated w/diabetic complications–almost all preceded by a foot ulcer.
• Diabetes and its complications cost Americans approximately $116 billion in 2007.
• 33% of these medical costs were related to foot ulcers.

Don’t leave your diabetic foot health to chance. Trust your foot and ankle care to the specially trained team of Dr. Reza Mobarak, DPM, FACFAS, FAPWCA and Southwest Foot and Ankle.

Contact us online or call our Lewisville clinic at 972-318-2738, our Plano clinic at 972-805-9985 or our Irving location at 972-318-2655 to schedule an appointment.