The number of Americans with diabetes has reached epic proportions and is growing by 1.5 million each year. Diabetes is a serious condition that can lead to critical complications like glaucoma, kidney failure, heart disease and stroke. But did you know that those with diabetes are also at risk for foot conditions that may result […]
Category: Diabetic Footcare
Neuropathy Can Cause Dangerous Falls
Nerve damage to your peripheral nerves can cause pain and other symptoms like weakness and numbness. The most common type of nerve damage is neuropathy, which comes on gradually and often begins with numbness and tingling in your feet. Neuropathy is a disease or dysfunction of sensory and motor nerves that connect the spinal cord […]