More than 29 million Americans are living with diabetes, while more than 80 million people are classified as pre-diabetic. Even though we’re getting better at treating and managing the condition, complications from diabetes continue to exist. Your feet are not immune to complications from diabetes. In fact, it’s estimated that one in four people will develop […]
Diabetic Foot Disease Treatment
As the world’s waistline continue to expand, we are also seeing an increase in global diabetes rates. Although we are getting better at controlling the effects of diabetes, it remains one of the most important challenges facing healthcare systems. Diabetic foot disease is just one side effect of diabetes, and experts say we need a renewed […]
Foot Sensory Issues Could Be Precursor To Heart Attack
Research by medical students at St. George’s University in London found that the loss of sensation in the feet in diabetics could be a predictor of certain cardiovascular events like heart attack or strokes. As we’ve documented in past posts, diabetes affects how blood flows throughout the body. Diabetes can damage blood vessels and nerves, […]
