November is diabetes awareness month, so keep in mind that a sometimes crippling injury that can happen to diabetes patients is called Charcot Foot disorder. In this potentially terrible situation, the sufferer is unaware that their foot may have completely collapsed and they can even walk around on this disfigured foot because the person doesn’t […]
The numbness from nerve damage (neuropathy) is an unfortunate complication for diabetic patients. Since it is difficult or impossible to feel the pain of an injury or blisters, even minor scratches can become infected due to the decreased blood flow and lowered immune response. If the spreading goes too far before it is noticed you […]
Hundreds of millions of people worldwide have been diagnosed with diabetes, with another 500 million or more at risk for developing the oftentimes deadly disease. The majority of people diagnosed with diabetes experience mild to severe peripheral neuropathy which is the loss of feeling in the extremities due to nerve damage. Proper diabetic foot care […]
The fungi that cause toenail infections can completely penetrate the bed of the nail and can become difficult to remove without rigorous treatment. Since fungal nails are often very brittle, they can have sharp edges that cut your feet and toes, allowing bacteria and fungi to enter the body and cause an infection. Patients with […]
November is American Diabetes Month. Unfortunately, the number of people being diagnosed with this potentially dreadful and deadly disease is rapidly expanding not only here in the Americas, but also worldwide and with no end in sight. The high blood sugar that is the hallmark of diabetes is directly linked to peripheral neuropathy, which causes […]
One of the most potentially damaging and dangerous complications for diabetics is the development of a foot ulcer. Diabetics must be extremely careful to prevent this condition since it can go undetected due to the lack of sensation in the feet caused by diabetic peripheral neuropathy. Since decreased blood circulation is also common in diabetics, […]
One of the first signs that you may be developing diabetes is a condition called diabetic neuropathy, which is nerve damage caused by too much glucose in the blood. Since this nerve damage causes a loss of sensation in the feet, it can be hard to notice if you have any foot injuries that may […]
Having a diabetic nerve condition can become a nightmare for your feet, so it is very important to take adequate care to avoid complications that could lead to something as dreadful as an amputation. Because of the feeling of numbness, or the inability to feel pain, diabetic patients can be completely unaware that an injury […]
Regular exercise is a safe and recommended way to help lower blood sugar and reduce weight for people with diabetes. It can seem overwhelming to suddenly incorporate exercise into your daily life, but with these simple tips, you can improve your health and your diabetes! Set realistic, small goals – Writing them down can serve […]
Did you know that diabetic foot ulcers are the number one cause for nontraumatic lower extremity amputations and that foot complications are the leading cause for hospitalizations among diabetics? These are key reasons why prevention is an emphasized and vital aspect of the management and care of diabetes. Since people with diabetes often have compromised […]
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