What is diabetes foot care? If you have diabetes, you know management is about more than just maintaining a healthy diet and controlling your blood sugar. Diabetes can affect every system and part of ...

Diabetics' hard skin, improper growth of toenails, and cuts or blisters on the feet increase the risk of wounds. This can ...

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) Foot ulcers develop in about 15% of the 25 million Americans living with diabetes and are a top cause of hospitalization. These ulcers can lead to serious complications, such as infection ...

Diabetic foot is a type of nerve damage that leads to poor circulation, slower healing, and in severe cases, infections that ...

complications if not properly treated. Severe dry skin may result in deep and painful cracks in the skin’s surface, especially in the feet. Approximately 60 percent of people with diabetes suffer from ...

Standard wound care for diabetic foot ulcers involves vascular assessment, surgical debridement, use of appropriate dressings, infection management, and glycemic control; however, standard care is ...

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 ...

Everyday skin problems could have a more sinister cause, warns a blood testing expert. Itchy skin, tingling hands or a cut that takes a while to heal are usually given a quick scratch or a sticking ...

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, ...

Do your feet constantly feel dry, itchy, and look cracked? These are the signs that you have not been giving enough attention and care to your feet. Foot care is essential, especially in winter, ...