Living with diabetes? Protecting your feet is essential

Diabetic foot care awareness – RIVEA Vascular's specialized treatment for diabetic patients

In this special segment on ETV, Dr. Karthik Mikkineni, American Board-Certified Vascular Specialist and Co-Founder of RIVEA Vascular Institute, explains how diabetes can impact your nerves and blood flow, and what that means for foot health.

He answers important questions like:

⁠How does diabetes affect the nervous system?
⁠Can all foot injuries lead to amputation?
⁠What precautions should diabetic patients take?

If you're managing diabetes and experiencing foot pain or wounds that won't heal, contact RIVEA for advanced, non-surgical treatments to restore circulation and protect limb health.

Early care can help you stay active and prevent serious complications.

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Dr. Karthik Mikkineni

MD, FACS, FSVS, RPVI

Dr. Karthik Mikkineni is an internationally recognized vascular and endovascular surgeon, known for his pioneering work in complex aortic interventions, limb salvage, and carotid disease management.
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