The Struggle is Real: Struggling with Foot Care and Underlying Health Issues; Toenails and Calluses

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The Struggle is Real: Struggling with Foot Care and Underlying Health Issues, Trimming Fungal Toenails and Calluses. A man in his 70s is struggling to control his blood sugar. He has some hallmark symptoms of diabetic foot disease, including neuropathy, dry skin, and thick toenails. Be sure to watch the entire video for my important takeaways.
Keywords: fungal toenails, calluses, diabetes, blood sugar control
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Kevin E. Jefferson, DPM
Metropolitan Podiatry Associates, PLLC
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[@gromit455]

This sets the standard in care and thorough treatment. Congratulations Doc - I wish more practitioners could deliver this level of care

[@estherb822]

Out of all the podiatrist channels.. you have the best camera angle .. so clear too. Love it!

[@suzanneporter2936]

Doctor, I'm certain your care and excellent advice have saved many, many lives. You're a blessing.

[@pamelakydd4148]

Such a kind human being.

[@joycecarter4597]

It's breaks my heart to see so many seniors in such need for help.... with just basic help at home or with health like helping with keeping their blood sugar in check, or meds straight. I know allot of seniors that have family but their family doesn't check on them or help in any way. You're a great dr! You're not only concerned about their feet, but their complete health and well being! Hats off to you doc, you're a cut above the rest! 👍👍👍😊 Great job, sir! You have my respect!

[@Sheyper1]

Dr. I just love to watch you do pt. care. You love people and it comes out in your conversations and your touch....It's truly is a blessing to watch....Thank you so much for shining your light in others lives....Many blessings to you and you family ❤❤

[@janetskelton4196]

I love how you are so concerned about your patients. More doctors need to be like you. I hope he understands how important it is to see his doctor SOON regarding his diabetes.

[@cheryleluzack4023]

Dr Jefferson, you are an awesome person and a wonderful healer! So kind and caring to your patients.💕

[@sandrawhitehouse9957]

You are so kind and caring Doctor. You take an interest in not just people’s feet but in their overall health problems. “You are the best” bless you. ❤️

[@Mari443Garrett1]

Who would put a thumbs down to this such a beautiful foot doctor care?

[@amacauley4929]

You’re very kind to your patients. I appreciate how you ask about overall health and give advice to them. I hope they listen and follow up with their PCP and Endocrinologist.

[@joannpelas5101]

You are my favorite podiatrist. I'm a diabetic who has never seen a podiatrist. I always had dry feet but in recent years they have extra dry. I'll be making an appointment very soon thanks to this video!

[@shahlahutchinson7683]

Great job Doc as always and I am not the only one who admires your work.

[@donnawentz7079]

If he is waiting for medicine refills he can possibly get samples at his doctors office. I’ve had to do that with my blood thinner. I hope he heeds your words of wisdom and knowledge and gets his blood sugar down.

[@tmon4819]

Please everyone protect yourselves and check on your elderly loved ones and neighbors more during this time, they may need errands ran on their behalf or supplies...Thank you...Great work doc.

[@robingillespie4467]

I was getting high numbers for four days untill I figured out my hands were contaminated with coffee with cream and sugar, 200s my daughter was the one that figured it out my numbers were actually only 110. Lol wash your hands and dont cook untill you do your testing... that's the rule. Lol love u doc. Hugs to your patients.

[@ninthsquarecommunity]

Why were you eating SUGAR AND CREAM if u r diabetic??? And you don't wash your hands??

[@Wysiwyg43]

So, you're saying you didn't wash your hands for 4 days? That's how I read the comment. I could be wrong...

[@a.jackson5892]

You work wonders! Your ability to counsel in other areas of your patients health is admirable!

[@carenbryant8622]

What could six people possibly object for a thumbs down! Thanks for a great consultation, Dr. J. As a certified diabetes educator I commend you hitting all the right topics.

[@Mrs.TJTaylor]

Doctor, those super close-up shots are awesome! Thank you.

[@MyChico76]

You do such amazing work not only helping people with feet issues, but also asking about blood sugars too. Its apparent you care about each patient and want to see them get better. Love watching all your videos.

[@jenniemarlowAus]

Each and every one of your patients gets the care and respect they deserve. And your attention to all their medical needs is so important. Thank you for all you do. PS. greetings from Australia 🇦🇺

[@mjbe]

I remember one time I had a doctor who contacted the specialist to get my appointment moved up earlier. I wonder if that's something doctors can still do to help.

[@brendamullins856]

I am a large fan of yours due to the awesome care you provide along with the over all concern you show to your patients for their overall health. You are a very caring person 😊 Thank you for sharing your work with us all

[@christinadavison3558]

This Dr is so caring! I love to watch him! ❤

[@paulm5302]

Excellent work DR J👍 Thank you for sharing this story with your KZbin views... your advice is well received by all🙌

[@jmars807]

I must give you props. I've seen alot off foot videos, but are the only I've seen that's on top of everything when it comes too your patients. Thanks brother, and take care.

[@lesterbock9851]

From Judy in Australia 🇦🇺. I love how you always treat the fungus where most don’t. I wonder if treating the fungus has better health outcomes? I believe it must have. It stands to reason that any kind of infection must affect the blood stream and affect things like control of sugars etc. Just because a problem is difficult doesn’t mean we shouldn’t try. Blessings Doc.

[@rd4454]

Lester BOCK agree with you. Greetings from Brooklyn NY

[@artistallie1204]

Your compassion for people even beyond their foot care is so rare and wonderful. Please do a seminar on how professionalism and just having a heart should be done. So many from this younger generation , even those my age (28) and over don’t seem to have this anymore and it truly breaks my heart. Thank you treating your patient with so much care and respect and showing the world how it’s done! Really gives me just a little more hope in humanity. You have such a beautiful soul and I barely like to make comments, but after watching a few of your videos and seeing how you are with your patients I just had to say something! ❤️

[@crisg112792]

Thank you for such good videos. As a young lady who has diabetes watching videos like this reminds me to care for myself in the most diligent way possible. I also suffer with depression so motivation to care for myself can be very hard some days. Thank you for the general reminders that help move me forward on hard days

[@kathytanksley9425]

You take such care with each treatment. Don’t rush when you use the sander, etc. It makes such a difference in the finished product! Another excellent job Doc!

[@myuhdidas]

Great video Doc. I hope this young man can get his blood sugar under control. Thanks!

[@nswiss19751]

I love how this Dr is always concerned about issues and quick to help persuade for quicker appts

[@MrFireman1426]

You are so kind and caring to all of your patients. You treat them with so much concern and respect. You sir are a beautiful soul ❤️

[@carlapostlethwait4397]

Aww, sweet gentleman... He needs someone to step in and help him out a little. Children or grand children 😪

[@Msnettej]

I really like your videos because you are so down to earth, there are so many DR. out here that have a terrible bedside matter and aren't understanding of the issues and situations that people have to deal with from day to day.

[@jessicasance2357]

Prayers for Africa and everyone else in this time of need. 💪💜

[@kyuutatsu]

Oh gracious his blood sugar though. I am glad you urged him to see his primary doctor. You really are a kind doctor and I wish more doctors took a page from your book. I use to live in a very small community where it was a sorta open secret that doctors would do the bare minimum to "milk" the insurance of their elderly patients. Same with the local hospital who nearly let my dad die because they wouldn't listen to my mom when she said my dad had been having seizures. Now my dad is to the point where he has 6 months to live and it could have been helped had anyone listened instead of just assuming it was his breathing. Poor doctors are out there, namely among communities that are poor and desperate or retired and sick. It's not an exaggeration, I lived it. I came to Finland and a lot of the doctors were floored by the treatments I was on. I am so much healthier now that I found doctors who care and aren't so apathetic. Thank you Dr. Jefferson for being a beacon of hope to your patients and being such a caring professional!

[@cindylcarrasco8889]

I think of all the foot Doctors I watch on KZbin you do the nicest job, you seem to always clean the debris around the nail and remove the dead skin buildup and use more than one bit which seems to make all the difference and you do a great job putting on your Shea butter cream. I think the other doctors could take a lesson. Many of them seem to rush and it just looks like a half ass job putting it bluntly. I enjoy your videos!

[@Kim-og4bp]

You seem to offer so many more treatments to help your patients. I pray he follows your instructions. 🙋🏾‍♀️🧡

[@hypps35]

I don't wear shoes in my house, will this help in keeping my feet inhospitable for fungal infections?

[@eluxurycarrental9018]

Tonya Scott i always wear shoes in the house since I was small. My grandmother does it because the ground has so much germs no matter how many times you clean it.

[@rd4454]

Doctor if any one could be a specialist in every area of medicine you kind sir are the one.

[@lizabuddenhagen9906]

I too am a teacher, and I have been to Africa! This man is lovely and lucky to have found you.

[@katherinecalderon50]

I pray this patient sees his primary care doctor immediately, those blood sugars are way too high. 🙏🙏

[@rd4454]

Katherine Calderon I fee the same way. This doctor reminds me of doctors when I was a kid. Back in the 70's and 80's. The doctors cared about their patients back then. So many are in it for the money. It's so wonderful to see this doctor who cares for his patients. And his kindness isn't KZbin manufactured. It's general heart and soul.

[@essentialeugene]

Diabetes is no joke.

[@2charlesbryant]

Excellent information for the diabetic, from exoerice.

[@EllBeeCUSoon]

Good evening, Dr. Jefferson. I usually receive notification; this time, I didn’t. I’m here now to learn more valuable information. Thank you 🙏🏾.

[@christinerobinson890]

Yer a good doctor and a good man. Blessings to you, your family, and your patients.

[@donnawentz7079]

When I was a live in caregiver I started charts to keep track of their blood sugar readings , dose amount for insulin given, then I can just make a copy to give to her doctors.

[@rhondadonald1377]

To you and your staff and family stay safe and can you do an update on how this patient is doing. What causes foot fungus? What can be done to get rid of it thanks

[@hopeshort8653]

You are doing a wonderful job Doctor ❤️

[@SundaysChild1966]

ugg .. that diabetic thirst is the WORST! If you aren't diabetic and you have never experienced it, you just have no idea .. you can drink .. and drink .. and drink .. and you are NEVER quenched .. NEVER. sigh .. diabetes, it's a curse.

[@Peanutthecatismycat]

My son was 3 when he was diagnosed as a type1 diabetic and one of the things he kept saying the day he was diagnosed was "It's not working!" after everything he drank. He was so thirsty he could not quench his thirst no matter what!

[@ancientsgate]

That kind of thirst is a medical emergency. I hope you got help when you were that sick. With glucose testing and the proper medications, there's no reason to walk around sick from diabetes all the time. Decent control may seem hard to achieve, but hard is not the same as impossible. Gotta see a doctor who knows something, gotta take the meds as ordered, gotta stay in touch if the meter isn't showing decent results.

[@masonwhellington5946]

Omg...never knew that...wow

[@Msnettej]

You are right. I had 3 drinks open at once the other day and didn't realize it. And constantly having to use the restroom at night.

[@vegasrenie]

SundaysChild1966 - One of the workers who was working on flooring when I first bought my house a couple of years ago was carrying a gallon of water with him and just couldn’t stop drinking. He was drinking so much water that I couldn’t believe it. And he was a young man, but I figured he must have type two. I have a couple of relatives with it, and they talked about the thirst.

[@amazinggrace3207]

As a diabetic who is not a spring chicken anymore I am worried about the Coronavirus . I have had to stop watching my grandchildren . Anyone else? Please stay as safe as you can. Isolate yourself as much as is practicable. Love from Ireland 💚

[@truezladye1893]

Happy St Patrick's Day to you and the family in Ireland 🇮🇪. Its not going to be easy but stay strong, we are Irish living in UK there's lots of anxiety here too 🙏😊

[@Nikki_212]

Doc just keeps coming with the good stuff! I’ve learned so much from your channel! Thank you so much!!!

[@hopeshort8653]

They look great Doctor ❤️

[@anelson5973]

Like always, amazing work and informative video Doc! I never knew how much i actually enjoy watching feet/toe vids on the YT 😆 P.s. - my favorite part is the callus removal ESPECIALLY of there's a nucleus! I like your technique for core removals 👌

[@lilaudrey8]

You are such a truly Wonderful Doctor!

[@dorothyahammond5048]

You are so amazing....gentle and kind....

[@traceybeerling4776]

Great work Doc xxx

[@miriamgonzalezsiegel6478]

Doctor never disappoints 💕

[@carmensumlin4294]

Another miracle performed! Dr. Jefferson, you are absolutely correct; nothing else is more important than getting his blood sugar under control! I do not think that most diabetic patients realize the IMPORTANCE of controlling their Diabetes. Thank you for always educating your patients in a professional and personable way. You show the difference between Care and Caring!

[@martaferreira1698]

Boa tarde Dr Kevin,ótimo trabalho,abraços do Brasil

[@cynthiaWalker5226]

Good job Doc!

[@clementinapesantes266]

I have learned a lot from watching you. Let me tell you I watch you in Honduras, Central America.

[@ayana5493]

I started using the shea butter, and it makes my feet dry 🤔.. 🇬🇧💞

[@patwanner1781]

This poor guy. So many medical issues. It must be a full time job just managing all the medical appointments and care.🦶🏻

[@joykiser6673]

Great, great video. Sure hope this gentleman does what you said and gets his blood sugar under control. Run away blood sugar will lead to nothing good.

[@kellyskaggs7987]

Great informative doc!

[@eluxurycarrental9018]

Can somebody tell me what he sprays on the foot when using the electric filers ?

[@vivian4949]

My hope is that this patient can get his blood sugars under control.

[@carlaperkins655]

Thank you for the great information ☺️

[@ItsMeDee60]

Great job as usual.

[@birgitrehse2133]

It was so import to give the patient some advice about his blood sugar. Telling him to make an appointment with his endocrinologist. It can save his life.

[@dorishines3250]

Excellent!!!

[@laurahmuscroft7124]

Lovely informative videos

[@SparrowStockwell]

That was a lovely treatment.

[@jazzy5389]

Hello Dr. J great job!

[@salinaayers6061]

Awesome job stay blessed

[@denahmoore1507]

Great informative video!

[@robertaprince180]

Thank you😄

[@pattyg8464]

Is it possible he had a bad bottle of insulin? Or let it get hot so it lost effectiveness?

[@themitchellshow7623]

Wow!! This guys sounds like Dr. Sebi to me. You did a Great Job Doc for sure!! 👌❤️👌

[@TwoRunawayOldFolks]

Doc, you should have a pedicurist on staff to take up where you left off. All the rough stuff to whip those puppies in shape needs to be done by you. Then someone you have trained can then crisp up those cuticles. I have got to get my sweetie and his feet to your office. We are now in Louisiana and hunkered down in an RV resort hiding from the "virus". But, when we return to Maryland, I am going to make an appointment for my husband. God bless you and all you do for our community.

[@elishapoleon5323]

3rd comment lol Doc please reply. My big toenail keeps splitting at the side. What do you think it could be?

[@vonnieburt1163]

Doctors need to address diet with diabetic patients, with cooking workshops to help these people.

[@kcerin1]

What causes neuropathy without diabetis?

[@DCFootDoctor]

Diabetes is the leading cause of peripheral neuropathy, but it can also be caused by alcoholism , spinal injury, spinal arthritis, chemotherapy, and leprosy to name a few.

[@kcerin1]

@@DCFootDoctor what about a vitamin deficiency?

[@deecar3096]

Wow!! The person's nails are so brittle DOC how can we prevent our nails to become brittle.. It looks like the whole toenail can be removed...OUCH!! AWESOME JOB AGAIN DOC....

[@loriworkm9175]

Have him contact the maker of the expensive medicine. They have programs to provide medicine for free or at reduced cost. Talk to your drug rep for more info.

[@steinzeithippiekiki5351]

Why is it so hard sometimes to control blood sugar?

[@myuhdidas]

Kiki AND THE WOLF I don’t know

[@kayrussow8517]

Learned something new: neuropathy is the source of the dry skin. (Fibromyalgia sucks) BTW kenya and Tanzania are cool countries to tour ('97 photo safari) 🦁✌️❤️ Best lifetime trip ever.

[@bluegingerblue7402]

FIRST COMMENT!!!

[@SueMade]

I sure wish you were in Alabama!

[@mickamoo1]

I saw on the show” My feet are killing me “ they used a laser on a guy with nail fungus. I have this one nail I dropped a dresser on 5 years ago and it was starting to look pretty good but my last 2 bottles of Jublia disappeared ( my cat steals things) and it’s $100 for a tiny bottle. I just bought a new one and I’m hiding it from him. I’m thinking the money I spent on Jublia would have been better spent on laser. My doctor has never mentioned this laser technique. Have you heard of this?

[@florencepearson1550]

What changed maybe diet stress. His pancreas or his liver

[@leticiadiaz6542]

Love his videos. To bad I live in California. Lol

[@Wysiwyg43]

For 3 days, this video keeps popping up as a new in my notifications. If this keeps up, I'm gonna *unring* the bell. ...getting me all pysched for a new video and stuff...

[@DCFootDoctor]

I will check with KZbin to see why this is happening.

[@margaretanderson7618]

Wish you were in utah

[@RPEACHES54]

👍🏾

[@bluegingerblue7402]

FIRST COMMENT!

[@steinzeithippiekiki5351]

You got it twice 😂 so wich one was first? 🤣 Have a nice day!

[@jujuandwamwams165]

330 😬

[@georgettewood8894]

Deeply cares

[@hell0hkitty]

i hope the gentleman isn't a drinker.