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For individuals with diabetes, proper foot care is essential. One aspect of foot care is choosing the right socks. Diabetic socks are constructed to meet the special needs of individuals with a diabetic foot. Not all diabetics need diabetic socks, however, your foot and ankle doctor or podiatrist may recommend them to you due to…
Foot exams are important for individuals who want to avoid complications associated with a diabetic foot. A diabetic foot exam is a close inspection of the foot and is best performed by a foot and ankle doctor, or podiatrist. However, it doesn’t mean diabetics cannot monitor their foot health at home. In fact, a combination of…
Diabetes is a disease that affects millions of individuals worldwide. Diabetic patients have to adopt certain lifestyle changes to manage their condition effectively. One such essential lifestyle change for diabetic patients is careful shoe selection. Most people with diabetes are unaware of the potential harm that incorrect shoe selection can cause. Let’s explore how diabetes…
Diabetes is a chronic condition that affects how the body turns glucose into energy. The spikes in blood sugar levels can damage the nerves throughout the body. Foot health is one of the most affected by diabetes. Diabetic neuropathy is a complication of diabetes, where significant damage is caused to the nerves in the extremities,…
Diabetic foot ulcers are a very serious risk that individuals with diabetes have to consider. About 5 percent of diabetes develop diabetic foot ulcers, and one percent end up with an amputation. Foot ulcers are wounds that develop on the bottom of the foot. It can be a small cut, scrape, corn, or callus that…
For individuals living with diabetes, proper foot care is highly important. Diabetes can affect the nerves and blood vessels, increasing the risk of foot complications. If you have been diagnosed with diabetes, you may be afraid to lose your toe, foot,or leg. Uncontrolled diabetes can lead to that. Even the less severe complications, like diabetic…
Diabetic feet are feet with one or more of a group of diseases or conditions affecting individuals suffering from diabetes. Foot deformities, diabetic ulcers,diabetic calluses, diabetic neuropathy, and foot infections are the most common diabetic foot diseases that occur in people whose blood sugar levels do not fall within the normal range. In this comprehensive…
Diabetes is a chronic health condition that causes the individual to have high blood glucose levels, which can affect almost every bodily system, including the feet. “Diabetic feet” is a term used to describe the feet of individuals with diabetes that are starting to have symptoms. The feet of individuals with diabetes need specialized care…
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