Many people with diabetes are entirely unaware that they need to take special care of their feet and visit a podiatrist at once if problems arise. Higher levels of blood glucose can damage the nerve endings in many areas of the body and organs, which is why tight blood sugar control is an essential aspect of diabetic care. Maintaining proper circulation is necessary for healing of wounds and infections. At the office of Dr. Menendez, proper diabetic care and providing patients with the necessary knowledge they need is a daily part of routine at our office.