November is National Diabetes Awareness Month. Although most of us are aware of what diabetes is as a disease, we may not ...
The US has a diabetic wound problem. An estimated 1 million patients with diabetes in the US develop a foot ulcer annually.
Living in the mountains has its perks, but also its challenges. If you have diabetes, one challenge you can’t afford to ...
SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- For the millions of Americans living with diabetes, a new tech product offers early warning against the threat of losing a foot or a leg to the disease. "I have very little ...
If you have diabetes, your whole body can be affected. The good thing is that with the proper care and prevention measures, you can keep your diabetes in check and prevent many of the complications ...
Diabetes poses a serious threat to foot and ankle health, especially in Bexar County, where amputation rates are ...
Diabetes can cause loss of feeling in the feet, and because of this, broken foot bones are a lot more common among those living with diabetes than many people realize. I’ve broken four bones in my ...
You probably check your feet for cuts, blisters, or fungal infections, but there’s an unusual warning sign hiding in your feet that could indicate developing diabetes long before your blood sugar ...
Foot infections and other complications can be side effects of diabetes, particularly among those whose disease is poorly controlled or uncontrolled. These patients often develop neuropathy or nerve ...
Foot problems in persons with diabetes are usually the result of three primary factors: neuropathy, poor circulation, and decreased resistance to infection. Also, foot deformities and trauma play ...
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