Just another iHealthSpot WP02 site
If you have diabetes, it’s essential to take good care of your feet. That’s because diabetes can cause problems with the nerves and blood vessels in your feet, which affect sensation and healing. If you treat your feet poorly, you could be looking at serious infections, ulcers, and even amputation. Below are five tips to…
One of the most common problems that diabetics face is problems with their feet. Diabetic foot problems can range from minor issues like blisters and bunions to more serious complications like infections and ulcers. In extreme cases, diabetes can lead to amputation of the affected foot or leg. Therefore, if you are diabetic, in addition…
For people with diabetes, being aware of the challenges that come with the disease is extremely important. Among these challenges is the susceptibility to foot problems which, when left untreated, can literally cost the person a leg – or even their life. If you’re living with diabetes, it goes without saying that taking care of…
Having been diagnosed with diabetes, your treatment plan will most likely include making significant changes in your life. You need to make dietary changes as well as lifestyle changes if you want to prevent serious and potentially life-threatening complications. Effective diabetes management involves diabetic foot care. Diabetics are at high risk of developing peripheral neuropathy…
One of the many possible consequences of diabetes are problems affecting the feet and legs. Prolonged periods of increased blood sugar levels in the body can lead to diabetic neuropathy, which damages nerves and in turn can result in the inability to feel sensations in the feet. That means even minor cuts or abrasions may…
Living with diabetes means taking extra care of your health. It means you have to watch what you eat, exercise regularly, and take your medications. Smoking, sugary foods, and inactivity should be avoided. In addition, there is one thing that diabetics also have to deal with, and it has to do with their feet. One…
You would never think of driving your car on a flat tire, or in the snow if your tires were bald. Like your car’s tires, your feet are where your rubber soles meet the road, so why would you not seek out treatment for your feet if you are feeling pain or have suffered an…
We welcome you to share your experience with us and to hear what other patients like most about us.
Learn about common orthopedic conditions and treatments in our A to Z library of educational articles.
Medical Website Design and Medical Marketing by iHealthSpot.com
