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The Michigan Podiatrist’s Free Lab Test Guide
5 Blood Tests That Predict Foot & Health Problems Before They Start
From Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM — Board-Certified Podiatrist | Balance Foot & Ankle
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What You’ll Learn
After treating thousands of patients, Dr. Biernacki has identified 5 blood tests that catch the most common foot and circulation problems early — often years before symptoms appear.
HbA1c (Hemoglobin A1c)
The most important test for predicting diabetic foot disease. Over 34 million Americans have diabetes — and half don’t know it. An HbA1c above 5.7% signals prediabetes and dramatically increases your risk for neuropathy, poor wound healing, and amputation. What number to ask for, and what to do if yours is elevated.
Vitamin B12
The most common nutritional cause of peripheral neuropathy — and one of the most frequently missed. Even “normal” B12 levels can be too low for optimal nerve function. The specific threshold that protects nerves, and the right form of B12 to supplement.
25-OH Vitamin D
Over 70% of Americans are vitamin D insufficient. Low vitamin D is directly linked to plantar fasciitis, stress fractures, heel pain, and poor bone density. Optimal levels for bone and nerve health, and how much to supplement to get there.
Uric Acid
Gout is the most common inflammatory arthritis, and the big toe is its most frequent target. Elevated uric acid causes excruciating crystal deposits in joints. The target range that prevents attacks, and the dietary triggers most people don’t know about.
Complete Metabolic Panel (CMP) — Specifically Kidney & Liver Function
Kidney disease causes neuropathy; liver disease affects uric acid. This routine panel catches both early. Which numbers matter most for foot health, and what abnormal results mean for your treatment options.
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Free Foot Health Guide — Balance Foot & Ankle
Get Dr. Biernacki’s comprehensive foot health guide — packed with evidence-based advice on preventing and treating the most common foot and ankle problems affecting Michigan patients.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the free foot health guide cover?
The guide covers: preventing plantar fasciitis with the right footwear and stretching routine, recognizing the early signs of toenail fungus, diabetic foot care essentials, when to see a podiatrist vs. treating at home, and what to expect at your first podiatry appointment. Over 10 years of Dr. Biernacki’s clinical wisdom condensed into practical advice.
Is this guide appropriate for diabetic patients?
Yes — the guide includes a dedicated section on diabetic foot care: daily inspection routines, warning signs requiring immediate care, safe home nail care, Medicare shoe benefits, and how to prevent the foot-to-amputation cycle. Diabetic patients are encouraged to share the guide with family members who assist with their care.