One of the most serious complications of diabetes is loss of circulation, and ultimately, loss of sensation to the feet. These issues put patients with diabetes at greater risk for foot ulcers, ...

If your feet frequently experience the sensation of "falling asleep," it could be a signal that diabetes is at play. Elevated ...

Major differences in the rate of foot amputations for people with diabetes in England are incredibly concerning, patient groups say. Such amputations are a sign patients have not received adequate ...

Wearing dirty socks can lead to foot health issues like skin irritation and fungal infections. Even if your socks don’t look ...

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 and ...

The 46-year-old has diabetes and had his ankle and foot amputated more than two years ago, following complications from an infection. "I was dreaming I was walking, and if that sounds crazy ...

Oct. 24, 2024 — Obesity is a common cause of diabetes, heart disease and early death, but risk differs greatly from one person to the next. A pioneering clinical risk prediction algorithm has ...

Why this is important:- The evidence surrounding different dressing types for diabetic foot ulcer was often limited or inconclusive. It is proposed that more randomised controlled trials are ...

On paper, the solutions appear simple – conduct regular foot inspections of people with diabetes and treat foot wounds aggressively – but the inertia of Canadian health care is an unwieldy ...

If you have diabetes, alcohol can impact your blood sugar levels, increase your appetite, and reduce your medication's effectiveness. (Photo Credit: iStock/Getty Images) If you have diabetes ...

Diabetes is a medical condition that affects blood sugar levels. Normally, people’s bodies maintain the ideal blood sugar levels automatically. When a person has diabetes, their body fails to maintain ...