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Diabetic foot problems, chronic wounds, and a critical lack of blood supply to a limb known as ischemia, are three major health concerns and a common cause of hospitalization, that’s why Intermountain ...
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 ...
(StatePoint) November is Diabetes Awareness Month and a good time to brush up on proper foot care. “Diabetes can cause nerve damage and poor circulation that puts people at risk for a wide range of ...
Diagnosing VTEs typically involves a combination of medical imaging, including ultrasound, computerized tomography angiogram, echocardiogram and blood tests, along with an evaluation by a health care ...
You may have heard that diabetes can cause foot pain and affect foot health, but how exactly are the two connected? Let's break down a common side effect of diabetes complications, peripheral ...
In India, out of 62 million people with diabetes, 25% develop diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs). Of these, 50% become infected and require hospitalisation, and 20% ultimately need amputations. DFUs account ...
Which treatment for diabetic foot pain is best? Painful feet can cause problems throughout your body. The effect can ripple from your knees to your hips and all the way up your spinal column. It can ...
People with diabetes often experience foot complications. Diabetic neuropathy is one of the complications that arises due to consistently elevated blood sugar levels. It is the damage to nerves that ...
A walkathon on diabetic foot care was organised in the city today by The Foot Doctor Hospital, drawing attention to the rising threat of foot complications among diabetics.