Diabetic neuropathy refers to nerve damage due to diabetes. When it affects the feet, healthcare professionals call it peripheral neuropathy. It usually affects both feet at the same time, as well as ...

A study reveals that the vast majority of diabetic patients are wearing ill-fitting shoes, setting themselves up for serious, even catastrophic, complications. Poor-fitting shoes are a particular ...

Diabetes doesn’t just affect your blood sugar – it impacts your entire body, especially your feet. In fact, foot problems are among the most common and dangerous complications of diabetes and learning ...

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 ...

You might expect a serious medical problem like diabetic foot pain to cause throbbing pain, swelling or at least a little discomfort. But a diabetic foot ulcer, one of the most dangerous complications ...

Diabetes can affect nerve function. Regularly checking the body for signs such as bruises, tingling, and cuts is important. Here’s what an expert has to say.

By Shreoshree Chakrabarty: Diabetes can lead to serious foot problems due to nerve damage and poor circulation. According to the American Diabetes Association, 1 in 5 diabetics hospitalised are there ...

Foot health represents one of the most critical yet frequently overlooked aspects of diabetes management. The combination of vascular changes and nerve damage that often accompanies type 2 diabetes ...

Guest: Michelle Diss (Nurse Practitioner). HealthLine is a fast paced show that keeps you informed of the latest developments in the worlds of medicine, health and wellness. Since January of 1996, ...

Diabetes is one of the leading causes of foot complications and understanding how it affects your feet is crucial for prevention. High blood sugar levels over a prolonged period can damage nerves (a ...

Living in the mountains has its perks, but also its challenges. If you have diabetes, one challenge you can’t afford to overlook is taking care of your feet. For most people, a blister or cut is no ...