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

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Additional resources:

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

Advocacy helps improve access to care, medications, and technology. It also helps bring real-life diabetes experiences to lawmakers who shape important policies. In this episode, you'll hear about one advocate's experience at our Call to Congress in Washington, DC, where community members meet to share their stories and push for change.

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

Danica Collins, MS, NBC-HWC, San Diego-Based Hospital Consultant, Board Certified Health Coach, Diabetes Advocate, and Founder of Dia-Log the Insulin for Your Soul

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 becoming an advocate? Sign up today.

You can also learn more about our advocacy efforts and initiatives on our site.

Staying healthy with diabetes means more than managing your blood glucose (blood sugar), it also means protecting yourself from preventable illnesses. In this month's episode of Diabetes Day by Day, we're focusing on vaccines and why staying up to date is especially important for people living with diabetes.

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

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!