The American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA) was founded in 1912 and is the leading source of foot and ankle medical information. Complications of the legs and feet are the number one cause of lower extremity amputations and one of the most frequent complications of diabetes. Seemingly minor foot conditions can easily escalate to limb-threatening infections without proper care. Prevention is a large part of the battle against diabetic foot complications, with both the American Diabetes Association (ADA) and American Podiatric Medical Association recommending regular screenings and examinations.

American Podiatric Medical Association – Providing Expert Care

A study published in the Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association titled “The Economic Value of Specialized Lower-Extremity Medical Care by Podiatric Physicians in the Treatment of Diabetic Foot Ulcers”, concluded that the specialized knowledge of podiatrist significantly reduced the economic costs of diabetic foot ulcers. The study found that diabetic patients …