We don’t often give our eyes as much thought as we should, that is until something goes wrong and our vision is affected. Following is just a very short list to help us realize just how amazing our eyes are. [...]
Having diabetes doesn't mean you have to stop drinking alcohol. As a diabetic, alcohol can be a part of your diet if you are vigilant about its use. But just like anyone who starts to drink alcohol, you need to [...]
Proper diabetic footwear is the most important aspect of your diabetic foot management. The concept of a diabetic shoe is a shoe designed to prevent foot complications. Not only should diabetics wear properly fitted shoes, they need to go out [...]
What is Diabetic Neuropathy? A common condition caused by high blood glucose level is nerve damage know as diabetic neuropathy. Nerves are found throughout our body. They are responsible for everything we feel, from warmth and cold to pain. [...]
As a diabetic, it is important for you to be knowledgeable about practices that help decrease your risk of developing diabetic foot complications. One such practice is the comprehensive foot exam done by your healthcare provider annually and more frequently [...]
For a diabetic, foot complications are an ever-present risk. This risk further increases if you have foot deformities. In a diabetic, damage to the nerve supply of foot muscles causes weakening of the muscles and a change in shape of [...]
People with diabetes have unique issues with their feet. We all have heard the horror stories about people we know with diabetes or friends of friends who developed an ulcer and ended up losing their toes/feet. Most of this is [...]
Diabetics are prone to Foot Infections due to a number of reasons: High blood sugar has adverse effects on cells throughout the body. One of the cell it effects is that of the immune system particularly cells that fight [...]
Have your bare feet checked by your doctor at each office visit (every 2-3 months) and ask them for a comprehensive foot exam at least once a year and more frequently if you have neuropathy. Comprehensive foot exam includes checking for [...]
Prevention is better than cure! Contrary to the popular belief, diabetic feet don’t need to hurt. Healthy feet are happy feet, so let’s begin taking care of our feet by following these general foot health guidelines. Do’s of Diabetes Foot Care: [...]
