A recent evaluation of the landscape of diabetic foot ulcer care in America found that a person’s risk of death or leg amputation are greatly impacted by where they live and the color of their skin. According to the research out of the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, Black patients, particularly […]
Early Warning Signs Of Diabetic Foot Ulcers
Diabetic foot ulcers can be difficult to effectively treat due to inhibited blood flow to the extremities, which is why it is so important to work to prevent them or treat them at the earliest stage when you notice one is developing. In order to intervene at an early stage, we need to know the […]
The Importance Of Preventing Diabetic Foot Ulcers
Diabetes is a complicated condition that requires a full commitment from patients in order to prevent problems and complications. Diabetes can affect all different areas of your body, but new research says the most problematic of them all is what the disease can do to your feet. Today, we take a closer look at why […]
New Tool May Help Predict Diabetic Foot Ulcers
A new temperature-monitoring foot mat that can predict the development of diabetic foot ulcers could be the next big technological advancement in diabetic foot care. The technology is still in its infancy, but it’s producing some successful results. According to the research, the temperature-monitoring foot mat was able to correctly detect 97 percent of impending nontraumatic […]
Attitude May Affect Diabetic Foot Ulcer Survival
Keeping a positive attitude may help clinical outcomes of diabetic foot ulcers, according to new research out of England. For their study, health psychologists at England’s University of Nottingham interviewed a total of 169 patients over the course of five years to determine if attitudes and beliefs about symptoms could impact clinical outcomes. “We wanted […]
