Ontario Podiatric Medical Association

The OPMA is a voluntary professional association established to protect and advance the interests of our members and of the podiatry profession in Ontario

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#FootHealthMonth #Babies #Children #Feet #GoodHealthFeetFirst

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🍼👶 In babies, feet bones are soft and don’t get their proper strength until the age of 5 (approx.).
🦶Taking good care of your baby’s feet is a key factor to prevent foot conditions in the future. Check out some common foot problems in babies down below:

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🔎 Foot problems are common in people with Diabetes due to high blood sugar - which damages the nerves and blood vessels in the feet. 🩸
👇 Here are some signs you should lookout for, if you or someone you know has Diabetes. #GoodHealthFeetFirst #FootHealthMonth #Diabetes

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🧐Are you taking care of your feet in between physical activities?
🦶✨Remember to visit a Podiatrist before starting any training. A general checkup can help us to prevent future injuries or the development of foot conditions. #FootHealthMonth #GoodHealthFeetFirst

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Arthritis isn't just about painful or knarred hands. Arthritis can also impact your feet - causing swelling and pain and may eventually result in deformity, loss of joint function and decrease ability to walk.
👉Learn more about arthritis and feet here: https://t.co/7DUJoqNwWI

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🤭 Did you know your feet can reveal a lot about your general health?
Learn how you can take care of your feet with these quick ✨tips!✨

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💚👋 The OPMA salutes Foot Health Month - May 2022! Stay tuned for information on common foot conditions, ailments, foot care tips, and more. #GoodHealthFeetFirst #FootHealthMonth
For more information: https://t.co/ObjC0k5Hxy

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That's a wrap on November - #DiabetesAwarenessMonth. Even though it is the end of National Diabetes Month, it is not the end of our fight with Diabetes. Remember to get your feet checked and stay healthy. We are in this together! 💙

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Happy Hanukkah🕎

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Treatment options for Diabetes:

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Type 2 diabetes develops when the pancreas makes less insulin than the body needs, and the body cells stop responding to insulin. You can develop type 2 diabetes at any age, even during childhood. Below are some risk factors for T2D #DiabetesAwarenessMonth #EndDiabetes

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“Let food be thy medicine, and let medicine be thy food” - Hippocrates. These are some power foods that can help manage blood sugar levels 💪#DiabetesAwarenessMonth #EndDiabetes

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Treatment options for Type 1 & Type 2 Diabetes. #DiabetesAwarenessMonth

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Many of us are aware of diabetes within adults, but children with diabetes is not talked about enough.
Parents can take action to help their kids prevent type 2 diabetes by setting a healthier lifestyle for their children (shown in the visual below). #DiabetesAwarenessMonth

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#Type2Diabetes in #children #DiabetesAwarenessMonth

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Podiatry isn’t just looking at feet… 🦶

It’s about:
💪helping athletes recover from injury...
🩺Treating chronic skin conditions...
👩‍⚕️Performing surgery...

And most importantly, it’s about getting people back to who they once were 🤝

Learn more at https://t.co/DR1he3tMIV

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Type 1 diabetes appears most commonly in childhood between the ages of 4 to 7, and 10 to 14. Keep a lookout for some of the most common symptoms of diabetes in children:

#DiabetesAwarenessMonth #EndDiabetes

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Symptoms of type 1 diabetes in children usually develop quickly. While there is no cure for type 1 diabetes in children, it can be managed. Advances in blood sugar monitoring and insulin delivery have improved blood sugar management & quality of life for children living with T1D.

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Diabetic retinopathy is an eye condition that can cause vision loss and blindness in people who have diabetes.
If you have diabetes, it’s important to get a comprehensive dilated eye exam at least once a year. Take steps to protect your vision. #DiabetesAwarenessMonth

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Prevention is the best medicine. Here are some daily foot-care routine tips to keep your feet healthy! ✨ #DiabetesAwarenessMonth #EndDiabetes #FootCare