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Learn The Early Stages of Diabetic Feet Complications

By Billy Kanter, CPED On July 25, 2023

Learn The Early Stages of Diabetic Feet Complications

It’s important for individuals with diabetes to become vigilant about foot health. Diabetes isn’t just about managing your...

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By Billy Kanter, CPED On December 7, 2022

Ways To Protect Your Feet During Winter

People with diabetes must make serious lifestyle changes during the winter that other people don't have to worry about. Luckily,...

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By Billy Kanter, CPED On September 7, 2022

Tips for Preventing Bunions!

Bunions are a painful condition many adults deal with and individuals with diabetes are especially susceptible to them. It’s...

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By Billy Kanter, CPED On August 23, 2022

Does Exercise Help Diabetic Foot Pain?

Are you experiencing foot pain and want to learn how to decrease it? If so, this is for you. Diabetic foot pain isn’t pleasant,...

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By Billy Kanter, CPED On November 10, 2021

What Are Diabetic Shoes?

One of our most frequently asked questions is, “What are diabetic shoes and what makes a diabetic shoe different the average...

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By Billy Kanter, CPED On February 26, 2020

Why Diabetic Foot Exams Are Important

Providers, are you educating your patient with reminders? Patients, are you getting reminders? Below is why diabetic foot exams...

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3D Foot Scanner for Custom Orthotics Insoles vs. Foam Impressions

By Lindsey Kanter, RDN On July 2, 2018

3D Foot Scanner for Custom Orthotics Insoles vs. Foam Impressions

Exactly what is our “3D Foot Scanner?”

Anodyne has raised the bar in terms of custom inserts/orthotics and diabetic footwear....

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By Lindsey Kanter, RDN On June 13, 2018

3 Questions To Ask Yourself Today

The fit of a shoe can effect an individuals health and well being on multiple levels. If a shoe doesn't fit properly, an...

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How to Take Foot Impressions for Fitting Custom Orthotic Insoles

By Billy Kanter, CPED On April 19, 2017

How to Take Foot Impressions for Fitting Custom Orthotic Insoles

How to properly cast a patient using a foam impression box for custom diabetic insoles is important because it allows us at...

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Shoe Inserts for Toe Amputations: When Does a Patient Need a Toe Filler?

By Billy Kanter, CPED On April 12, 2017

Shoe Inserts for Toe Amputations: When Does a Patient Need a Toe Filler?

Typically, the type of patient that requires a toe filler is high risk. You must take extreme care in providing and monitoring...

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Steps to Heat Mold A5512 Diabetic Inserts

By Billy Kanter, CPED On April 5, 2017

Steps to Heat Mold A5512 Diabetic Inserts

Properly fitting A5512 heat moldable inserts is not super difficult, but is extremely important in ensuring the best possible...

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By Billy Kanter, CPED On March 23, 2017

How to Fix Your Foot Problem(s)

Knowing what the problem is, is only the beginning. Finding the solution is the key. Below is a list of some of the most common...

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By Billy Kanter, CPED On March 2, 2017

What Food is Good For Your Feet?

Food for thought. No. Food for feet! Did you know there are a few different foods can actually affect the health of your feet in...

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By Billy Kanter, CPED On February 16, 2017

What Are The Best Winter Boots?

Looking for the best fitting winter boots? First, you need to learn how to properly fit winter boots. When it begins to snow,...

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By Will Knight On January 31, 2017

Diabetes and Your Feet

Many people with diabetes don’t realize that the nerve and blood vessel damage caused by the disease can become a major problem...

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3 Ways to Prevent Diabetes Related Amputations

By Will Knight On November 23, 2016

3 Ways to Prevent Diabetes Related Amputations

In 2010, about 73,000 non-traumatic lower-limb amputations were performed on adults aged 20 years or older with diagnosed...

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By Billy Kanter, CPED On October 11, 2016

How to Deal with Shin Splints

"Shin splints” is a general term for a condition caused by inflammation to the anterior or posterior muscles and tendons in the...

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By Will Knight On September 27, 2016

How Weather Can Affect Your Blood Sugar

As the seasons change, most of us are exposed to extreme temperatures of one variety or another. Learn below about how weather...

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By Will Knight On September 23, 2016

Foot Stretches to Counteract High Heels

Do you wear high heels? If so, the stretches below are mandatory on a daily basis. Your feet and body will thank you later.

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By Billy Kanter, CPED On September 15, 2016

Fall Footcare Tips

By forgoing socks, donning flip-flops, or simply going barefoot, Summer was the time to free our feet from their year-long...

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By Billy Kanter, CPED On September 1, 2016

3 Exercises for Reducing Heel Pain

Heel pain is fairly common, and can be a result of many different issues or conditions. Nonetheless, regardless of what is...

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Exercises and Treatment for Plantar Fasciitis

By Billy Kanter, CPED On August 26, 2016

Exercises and Treatment for Plantar Fasciitis

Plantar fasciitis is the medical term for inflammation of the plantar fascia, which is the connective tissue that runs along the...

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By Billy Kanter, CPED On August 18, 2016

4 Tips for Healthy Toe Nails

Your nails are a reflection of your overall health, which is why proper nail care is so important. Below are a few simple and...

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By Will Knight On June 27, 2016

5 Stretches for Your Feet

As we all know, a great deal of demand is placed on our feet. Our feet flex and change shape with every step, which means we’re...

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By Billy Kanter, CPED On June 21, 2016

4 Summer Running Tips

Even after an awful start to spring here in the Midwest, it appears summer is upon us. With summer comes a lot more outdoor...

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By Billy Kanter, CPED On May 23, 2016

4 Tips for Checking your Feet

I’ve talked before about how to care for your feet, and the importance of going to a Podiatrist on a regular basis (especially...

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The Anodyne Scanner: The Future of Custom Orthotics

By Billy Kanter, CPED On May 12, 2016

The Anodyne Scanner: The Future of Custom Orthotics

Historically, custom orthotics/inserts were made by taking a slipper cast or foam impression of a patient’s foot. Plaster would...

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By Billy Kanter, CPED On May 2, 2016

Fitting Tips for Diabetic Shoes

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By Billy Kanter, CPED On April 18, 2016

5 Summer Tips for Diabetic Feet

It’s crazy to think that it’s almost May already. Spring, or what we’re calling “spring”, is basically over. As it gets warmer...

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By Billy Kanter, CPED On April 12, 2016

Foot Massage for Diabetic Neuropathy

Knowing how to receive a foot massage doesn’t take much. However, knowing how to give a good foot massage takes a little bit of...

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Natural Remedies for Foot Pain and Strain

By Billy Kanter, CPED On April 4, 2016

Natural Remedies for Foot Pain and Strain

In Traditional Chinese Medicine, fasciitis is understood to result from kidney and liver deficiencies. The kidney controls the...

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Diabetic Neuropathy Symptoms and Treatment

By Billy Kanter, CPED On March 29, 2016

Diabetic Neuropathy Symptoms and Treatment

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By Billy Kanter, CPED On February 19, 2016

3 Tips to Prevent Foot Odor

I may be generalizing, but I think it’s safe to say, all of us deal with foot odor…to some extent. Some of us more than others....

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5 Things Everyone Should Know About Their Feet

By Billy Kanter, CPED On January 19, 2016

5 Things Everyone Should Know About Their Feet

Let’s face it. most of us are hard on our feet. On average, we take close to 10,000 steps a day. Nonetheless, even though we take...

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Plantar Fasciitis Pain Relief: Tips and Solutions to Keep Moving

By Billy Kanter, CPED On January 7, 2016

Plantar Fasciitis Pain Relief: Tips and Solutions to Keep Moving

Being active is an important part of our everyday lives. Whether it be walking, running, swimming, biking, etc., it’s important...

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By Billy Kanter, CPED On December 30, 2015

Footwear Tips for Winter

Hello Everyone,

My name is Billy Kanter, and I am excited to share with you all sorts of tips and facts about caring for your...

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Don’t Let Diabetes Knock You Off Your Feet

By Will Knight On December 14, 2015

Don’t Let Diabetes Knock You Off Your Feet

According to the latest numbers from the CDC, over 29 million Americans are living with Diabetes, and over a quarter of them...

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