Dr. Sami Tabib and his podiatry team strive to deliver quality care to informed patients in a comfortable and convenient setting.
Latest News
  • Dr Sami’s upcoming lecture:
  • Sept 20: Treatment of Diabetic Foot Disease. Diabetes Conference. Abu Dhabi.
  • Oct 28: Diabetic Foot Care. Abu Dhabi Medical Congress.
  • Phenol matricectomy cures ingrowing toenails without surgery.
  • Genesis Plus Laser for nail fungus now available at our Dubai clinic.
  • Dr. Sami is now available in Al Ain at The Imperial College London twice monthly.
  • All of our Custom Made orthotics are manufactured at Langer labs in the UK.
Diabetic Foot: According to the latest research, 25% of the UAE population has diabetes.  Nervous system damage (also called neuropathy) affects about 60 to 70 percent of people with diabetes and is a major complication that may cause diabetics to lose feeling in their feet or hands. Foot problems are a big risk in diabetics. Diabetics must constantly monitor their feet or face severe consequences, including amputation. With a diabetic foot, a wound as small as a blister from wearing a shoe that's too tight can lead to a lot of damage. Diabetes decreases blood flow, so injuries are slow to heal. When a wound is not healing, is at risk for infection and infections spread quickly in diabetics.

If you have diabetes, you should inspect your feet every day. Look for puncture wounds, bruises, pressure areas, redness, warmth, blisters, ulcers, scratches, cuts, and nail discoloration. Get someone to help you, or use a mirror.

Here's some basic advice for taking care of diabetic feet:
Always keep your feet warm.

 



 
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