THE IMPORTANCE OF TREATING DIABETIC FEET

How does diabetes involve the feet? It involves the feet by basically causing nerve problems, circulation problems, muscle and joint problems and infection problems -- and these cause other things: Numbness, burning, dry skin, muscle weakness, calluses, cold feet ...  These in turn can cause orthopedic problems, such as: Deformities, walking problems, hammer toes, high pressure areas in the bottom of the foot where you get the big calluses under the metatarsal areas, thus ulcerations and other skin problems. And dry skin is a common manifestation of diabetes. 

When a person has diabetes, over 70% of foot complications can be prevented, virtually 100% of them can, if they’re caught early enough. This is the key thing! Almost all diabetic foot problems can be prevented, if caught in time.  And when you say “caught early enough,” that means treating the problem when it happens, managing conditions like neuropathy, rehabilitating people once they’ve had an injury or fracture. 

Healthy Foot

Common Conditions

  • Diabetes
  • Nerve Problems
  • Circulation Problems
  • Muscle & Joint Problems
  • Frequent Infections
  • Arthritis
  • Peripheral Arterial Disease
  • Venous Insuficiency
  • Non-Diabetic Neuropathy
  • Pregnancy

Healthy Feet Program

Keep Your Feet

  • Clean
  • Warm
  • Protected
  • Free From Of Excessive Moisture
  • Conditioned
  • Nails & Cuticles Trimmed & Healthy
  • Working With Exercise
  • Balanced When Walking

Solutions

  • Prevention
  • Physical Therapy
  • Massage
  • Exercise
  • Support Hose
  • Shoe Insert
  • Medications
  • Vitamins, Minerals & Other Supplements
  • Surgical Treatments

Dr. Kenneth B. Rehm, DPM - Diplomate ABMSP

Dr. Kenneth Rehm is a Podiatric Physician and Surgeon and Medical Director of Podiatry at Neighborhood Healthcare Medical Centers. He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Medical Specialties in Podiatry and Board Certified in the Treatment of the Diabetic Foot as well as Limb Preservation and Salvage. He lectures across the country as he is passionate about prevention of disease. He is a prolific writer and author of Dr. Rehm's Foot Pain Manual and also serves as contributing editor of Podiatric Management Magazine. As part of his attention to prevention he formulated his own line of products for the diabetic and active foot. His company goes under the banner of Dr. Rehm Remedies.

 

Education

  • Medical School:
  • California College Of Podiatric Medicine Class of 1976
  • Fellowship Trained in The Neuropathic, Diabetic and High Risk Foot at The U.S. Public Health Service Gillis Long Hospital Carville Louisiana

Major Positions Currently Held:

  • Podiatric Medical Director Neighborhood Healthcare, San Diego and Riverside Counties
  • Board Of Directors: American Board Of Multiple Specialties In Podiatry
  • Treasurer: American Board Of Multiple Specialties In Podiatry
  • Contributing Editor: Podiatry Management Magazine

Past Positions Held:

  • Medical And Research Director: Diabetic Foot & Wound Treatment Centers San Diego, El Centro, San Marcos California
  • Podiatric Medical Director: Gwl Hansen’s Disease Center, U.S. Public Health Service, Carville Louisiana
  • Medical Director: University Of California San Diego Center For Wound Care
  • President North County Coastal Chapter American Diabetes Association
  • Whittier Institute For Diabetes Task Force And Committee Member For The Development Of Project Dulce, A City-Wide Clinic Program For Unfunded Diabetic Patients.
  • National Medical Director, The Good Feet Organization And Foot Efx

Books/Articles:

  • Book: Dr. Rehm's Foot Pain Manual

Articles:

  • Numerous Published Articles In Peer Reviewed Medical Journals

Notable Accomplishments And/Or Awards:

  • 2015 Podiatrist Of The Year American Board Of Multiple Specialties In Podiatry
Dr Rehm Remedies specializes in health products and information for the foot, experts in diabetic care. Visit us at drrehmremedies.com.

Best Solution - Balm Riche Diabetic Duo™
Diabetic Foot Cream & Cleansing Redi-Pads

Balm Riche - All Natural Diabetic Foot Cream comes in a 4.5 oz. container and is formulated for diabetics to care for foot skin conditions and associated neuropathy. It helps promote optimum moisture levels of the skin, assists in healing dry skin, helps eliminate dry thick calluses, provides essential nutrients for the skin, and promotes a low friction massage to promote circulation. It also reduces inflammation, relieves dry skin, clears the skin of fungus and bacteria. In addition, it penetrates the skin, making the skin more resilient and reduces stiffness when walking. It softens skin, helps relieve pain, and promotes healthy nerves in the feet. This skin repair formula was designed by a podiatric physician and surgeon who has been assisting patients with foot concerns for over 35 years.

Best Relief - Foot Log

When you concentrate treatment on the feet, you feel better all over. There is a relationship between the nerves in the feet and all the body's individual structure and components. This connection between reflex points on the feet and corresponding parts of the body is called Reflexology. The Foot Log will help relax the nerves in the body and feet and help relieve stress and tension.

Dr. Rehm Remedies Foot Log - Reduce foot pain, and provide relief. Great relief for people with Plantar Fasciitis