Dr. Christopher Segler

Heart Rate Monitors: The Secret to Better Running

Whether you run 5k's marathons or Ironman races, you need to increase aerobic fitness if you want to go faster. The best way to do this is by training with a heart rate monitor. But you have to understand how to use this training tool. Heart rate monit... Read >

Does Smoking Make Diabetic Foot Problems Worse?

Let me begin with a disclaimer. I believe that everyone has a right to make their own personal decisions and choices about their health and the activities that they enjoy. For example, I personally compete in Ironman triathlons. There are people who bel... Read >

The Medical Argument for Exercise as a Treatment for Diabetes.

Television shows that focus on dramatic weight loss frequently highlight someone with Type-2 diabetes. Often after the diabetic has lost weight through a program of exercise, the diabetes appears to have been "cured." Although it is well known that exerci... Read >

How to Choose a Diabetic Doctor

Diabetes is one of the fastest-growing disease in the United States. At present there are approximately 26 million Americans who that have diabetes. In addition, it is estimated that one third of all children in the United States will at some point in t... Read >

Common Foot Problems During Summer Travel: How to Avoid Them

As soon as the weather heats up, people head out with the kids for some sun in the fun. Summer travel plans are usually much anticipated, but can be wrecked by a minor foot problem. By taking some simple precautions, you can enjoy the trip and have a grea... Read >

American Idol's Randy Jackson is a Type 2 Diabetic

Randy Jackson, famous for being a judge on American Idol and for producing such artists as Whitney Houston and Mariah Carey, found out that he had type 2 diabetes in 2001. Type 2 diabetes is the most common form of diabetes. In type 2 diabetes, the body e... Read >

Getting Past the Gatekeepers: A Guide for Surgical Instruemnt Sales Reps

You sip your coffee, slowly creeping along the highway stuck in traffic. You think about all of the doctors you need to see today in order to meet all of your sales goals. But on your way home, you realize most of your day was spent waiting in the doctor'... Read >

How to Make Sure Your Husband Doesn't Get a Diabetic Foot Amputation

David seemed a littled stunned. He had just been diagnosed as a type 2 diabetic with a high hemoglobin H1C. His doctor told him he needed a diabetic foot exam to see if he was at risk for a diabetic foot ulcer or amputation. As his podiatrist, I explained... Read >

Spring Shoe Shopping Shouldn't Spell Foot Pain

All around us trees and flowers are in full bloom, basking in the returning warm sunshine. The warmth and color of Spring are finally here. With the arrival of the new season, women flock to the malls for new spring and summer outfits. This must also mean... Read >

Secrets to Preventing a Diabetic Foot Amputation

Up above, the crashing of the wave tosses wild currents around the coral. A small damselfish swimming through the reef is tossed against the reef and nicks itself on the sharp coral. Three shiny scales scrape away and drift motionless, until the current s... Read >

How Nerve Damage Leads To Diabetic Foot Amputation

James found himself sitting in the podiatry office, having just been diagnosed with diabetes. The foot doctor asked him if he had ever known anyone to have an amputation. James responded, "Yes, I had an uncle that actually lost his lead to diabetes. But I... Read >

Foot Doctors Say New Years Activities Can Cause Foot Pain

When you think about New Year's Eve, many people will focus on different things. Some get excited about blow-out bashes with party hats, noise makers and waiting for the ball to drop at midnight. For many of us, it is simply a time to reflect on the year ... Read >

Ingrown Toenails are Preventable

As Billy trudged his way into the treatment room, you could tell he was nervous. He looked like a kid on his way to time-out. His mother said she had discovered that he had been keeping a secret from her. For weeks Billy had an ingrown toenail that he ... Read >

Top Ten Marathon Mistakes

Running your first marathon can be a nerve-wracking ordeal. You train for months. You get up early. You hope you won't blow it on the big day. Here are some common mistakes that can lead to disaster. 1. One More Long Run Every endurance athlete st... Read >

Shoes do not Cause Bunions

I saw a friend of mine at a coffee shop and he introduced me to his wife. He explained to her I was a podiatrist and foot surgeon. She launched into a trade of the nightmares of shoe shopping, and how there was horrible pain with every new pair, thinking ... Read >