Dr. K. Smith - Podiatrist

12/12/2025

Primary Care providers 🗣️. 3-5 minutes can save limbs…and lives!

Share with healthcare professionals who see diabetic patients.

12/08/2025

Wash your hands often and for at least 20 seconds.

12/05/2025

I'm building several podiatrist curated kits - all in one place! If I recommend it, it's likely linked in my storefront 😘.

🗣️Let me know below what 👣 recommendations you need and I'll try to get them to you!

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12/05/2025

The model numbers for the affected FreeStyle Libre 3 sensors are 72081-01 and 72080-01, and the unique device identifiers are 00357599818005 and 00357599819002. For the affected FreeStyle Libre 3 sensors, the model numbers are 78768-01 and 78769-01; the unique device identifiers are 00357599844011 and 00357599843014.

If you're not sure where to find this information, call or stop by your pharmacy for assistance.

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Abbott Diabetes Care is warning patients to stop using certain glucose monitors that have been recalled following the deaths of seven people.

12/05/2025

This applies to feet/toes as well! Do your daily foot checks and get ahead of any problems.
-your friendly neighborhood podiatrist 🥰

Our skin is like a natural warning system, it quietly shows signs when something inside our body isn’t right. By paying attention to skin color changes, we can spot early clues about our health.

Cyanosis is when the skin or lips turn bluish. This usually means the body isn’t getting enough oxygen.

It can happen during severe breathing problems or heart issues, and it should never be ignored.

Pallor, or unusual paleness, may point to anemia or poor blood circulation. If someone suddenly looks very pale, it could be a sign that their body isn’t getting enough blood flow.

Jaundice appears as a yellow tint on the skin and eyes. This often happens when the liver isn’t working properly or when bilirubin levels rise due to an underlying problem.

Ecchymosis looks like dark patches or bruises caused by bleeding under the skin. When bruising appears without injury, it may signal a bleeding disorder.

Erythema, the redness of skin, is usually linked to inflammation, infection, or increased blood flow.

Our skin doesn’t just protect us it communicates. Paying attention can help us catch health issues early.

12/04/2025

✅Diabetic friendly socks (seamless, moisture wicking)
✅Compression socks (graduated, NOT too tight)
✅Daily foot checks

12/03/2025

Here helping my seniors stay moving during the holidays.
Because the best gift?
➡ Mobility
➡ Comfort
➡ Independence
Merry Christmas from your friendly neighborhood podiatrist! 🎄👣

12/01/2025

We screen for neuropathy. We treat fungal infections. We monitor wound healing. But above all- we treat PEOPLE.

Compassion is the standard.

11/29/2025

Your toes should never be the most crowded part of your day.
A wider toe box allows your foot to sit naturally, reduces pressure on the joints, and helps prevent issues like bunions, corns, hammertoes, and nerve pain.
Your feet carry you everywhere — give them room to breathe!

Correct vs Wrong Toe Room

11/29/2025

Dry heels? Rough patches? Cracks that come back no matter what you do? I got you.

Here are the 5 foot creams that actually get RESULTS — with ingredients like urea, ceramides, salicylic acid, minerals, and rich emollients to soften, smooth, and repair.

Each product in this collage was chosen for a specific skin need, and yes — the bonus Amlactin is 100% worth adding to your nighttime routine.

1. Eucerin Advanced Repair Foot Cream: Uses ceramides + natural moisturizing factors to rebuild the skin barrier, great for dry feet that are not super cracked but need sustained hydration.

2. Ahava Mineral Foot Cream: Light but richly nourishing with Dead Sea minerals + salicylic acid. Combines gentle exfoliation and mineral hydration — ideal for daily smoothing and tired feet.

3. Dr. Scholl’s Cracked‑Heel Foot Cream: Contains 25% urea plus Epsom salt and essential oils. High urea makes it very effective for long-term crack healing and softening callused skin.

4. NUVADERMIS 40% Urea Foot Cream: Super high urea plus salicylic acid to remove dead skin

5. Kerasal Intensive Foot Repair: This is a repairing ointment with salicylic acid + urea + petrolatum. It exfoliates (salicylic acid) and deeply moisturizes (urea & petrolatum) — excellent for very cracked heels.

BONUS: AmLactin Foot Repair Cream — uses lactic acid to gently exfoliate and smooth rough skin.

Check my Amazon storefront for the links: www.amazon.com/shop/dr.kikismith

Stay tuned for a "under $15 list" and a "under $10" list.

11/28/2025

If you’re living with diabetes, keeping your feet moisturized isn’t optional—it’s essential. Dry skin can turn into cracks, cracks can turn into infection, and infection can turn into a real emergency. These are 5 foot creams I actually recommend for my diabetic patients because they hydrate deeply, support the skin barrier, and help prevent complications before they start.

Whether you deal with chronic dryness, thick calluses, or heels that crack no matter what you do, these formulas can help you stay steps ahead of neuropathy, wounds, and infection risk. Don’t wait for your feet to “get bad”—start treating them daily. Your future self will thank you.

11/28/2025