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48: The Sports Doctor Radio Show with Dr Robert Weil - Episode 48
48: The Sports Doctor Radio Show with Dr Robert Weil - Episode 48
48: The Sports Doctor Radio Show with Dr Robert Weil - Episode 48
Saturday 30th December 2023
Join Dr. Robert Weil as he talks diabetes prevention and foot health with podiatry experts Dr. Rubin and Dr. Armstrong on The Sports Doctor Radio Show.
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Episode Overview
- Dr. Rubin and Dr. Armstrong emphasize the importance of preventive examinations and early screening for neuropathy and peripheral artery disease.
- They highlight the challenges in creating awareness and cooperation within the medical community and the general public.
- Dr. Armstrong discusses innovative programs and initiatives aimed at eliminating preventable amputations in diabetes patients.
- The episode delves into the significance of proper foot care in athletic activities and the connection between foot mechanics and lower extremity problems.
- With their expertise, Dr. Rubin and Dr. Armstrong shed light on the critical role of podiatry in diabetes care and prevention.
This is a difficult situation, especially post-pandemic and all that. Doctors are so busy. Nothing happens without doctors that volunteer to give patients that time. Not a hell of a lot of time. It's compensated by insurance, but we don't have enough software.
Ever thought about how crucial foot health is, especially for those with diabetes? In this episode of The Sports Doctor Radio Show, Dr. Robert Weil, affectionately known as Dr. Bob, sits down with two giants in podiatry: Dr. Lawrence Rubin and Dr. David Armstrong. Dr. Rubin, the mastermind behind the Lower Extremity Amputation Prevention (LEAP) Alliance, and Dr. Armstrong, the director of the Southwestern Academic Limb Salvage Alliance (SALSA), bring their wealth of knowledge to the table.
They dive into the pressing issue of diabetes-related amputations and stress the importance of preventive care. From early screenings for neuropathy and peripheral artery disease to the pivotal role podiatrists play in sports and everyday health, this episode is packed with practical advice and eye-opening insights. The conversation also touches on the hurdles in raising awareness and fostering collaboration within the medical community and beyond. Dr. Armstrong highlights innovative programs aimed at reducing preventable amputations, while Dr.
Rubin underscores the need for regular foot care to keep diabetes complications at bay. Whether you're managing diabetes or just curious about foot health, this episode offers a treasure trove of information that could be life-changing.