Managing diabetes isn’t just about numbers on a glucose monitor. It’s about understanding how the condition quietly affects different parts of your body, especially your feet. Many patients are surprised to learn that some of the earliest warning signs of complications show up below the ankles. The encouraging news? With awareness and the right care, most diabetic foot problems are preventable.
Read MoreDiabetes is a condition that affects much more than blood sugar. Over time, it can quietly impact multiple systems in the body—especially the feet. For those living with diabetes, foot care is not just important; it's essential.
Read MoreNovember is American Diabetes Month.
It’s an excellent time to remember that taking proper care of your feet is something we should all pay more attention to, which is especially true for patients who have diabetes.
Read MoreIngrown toenails can develop slowly at first and may not cause any problems until your skin is damaged and bleeding, and the pressure from your shoes pushes the sharp nail further into your skin, causing considerable pain and discomfort. Often you can avoid ingrown toenails by taking some proactive steps to prevent toenails from cutting your tender skin in the first place.
Read MoreHaving a sensation that your feet are burning is a fairly common occurrence that can be caused by a wide variety of factors. With diseases like diabetes and peripheral artery disease, a burning sensation is often accompanied by numbness and tingling. A skin condition may be the cause, or it could be your feet are tired and achy from working all day.
Read MoreDiabetic Foot Care is highly important to preserving feet for those afflicted with diabetes. This disease can cause many problems due to increased blood sugar levels that damage nerves and slow down healing.
Read MoreOne of the top ten diseases people in the United States suffer from is diabetes . Over 29 million Americans have diabetes. Some more famous diabetics are novelist Anne Rice, Supreme Court Justice Sonya Sotomayor and pop culture icon, Nick Jonas.
Read MoreOne of the most dangerous complications that can occur for patients who have diabetes is a foot ulcer that goes unnoticed due to the loss of sensation in your feet caused by peripheral nerve damage.
Read MoreTaking good care of your feet is vitally important for patients with diabetes and there are tips that can help you avoid any major complications.
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