by Jenneffer | Jan 21, 2019 | diabetes, doctor, elderly, health care, High blood cholesterol, High blood pressure, meals, Obesity, physician, podiatrist, podiatry, PVD, science, wellness, wound care
Let’s talk about food?Over the past, almost 15 years, Dr. Jenneffer Pulapaka’s expertise in podiatric surgery has helped thousands of patients. She opened her practice in 2005, DeLand Foot and Leg Center (DFALC), where she currently sees patients. DFALC...
by Jenneffer | Apr 10, 2016 | antibiotic resistance, antibiotics, bacteria, bacterial, infection, patient, physician, podcast, podiatrist, podiatry, prevention, wellness, wound, wound care
This is dedicated to my Grandmother Evelyn Trache, she passed away a few years ago at the age of 95. Her life and spirit were inspiring for me, so this series is dedicated to her. So join in with the discussions. PODIATRY DOC TALK ...
by Jenneffer | Feb 28, 2016 | #chefslead, diabetes, Florida produce, healthy kids, heart disease, High blood pressure, nutrition, PAD, portion, wellness
Love your water. “Sugary drinks are a major source of added sugars consumed by Americans,” according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. These drinks can promote obesity, type 2 diabetes and heart disease. Two sodas can pack on 300...
by Jenneffer | Jan 10, 2016 | #chefslead, diabetes, Florida produce, Food, podiatrist, podiatry, wellness
Diabetics need to keep an eye on their sugar intake, but starches from white rice, potatoes and even whole grains can also raise blood sugar levels. All foods containing carbohydrates can affect your diabetes. A cup of white rice contains around 53 grams of...
by Jenneffer | Dec 30, 2015 | Food, meals, nutrition, patient, wellness, wound, wound care
Nutrition is important, especially when you have a wound. As you get older, maintaining a good nutritional standard can be hard. Therefore, here are five tips to promote healing when your body needs it.Your first priority is to eat sufficient calories from a balanced...
by Jenneffer | Oct 4, 2015 | barefoot, blister, infection, medical history, medications, neuropathy, PAD, patient, physician, podiatrist, podiatry, wellness, wound, wound care
What is an ANNUAL FOOT SCREEN?Your annual foot screen is a comprehensive exam in which your doctor and their team update/overhaul your chart, check your Medicare compliance, and perform simple & basic tests to the lower extremity as part of her Lower Extremity...