Over time type 2 diabetes can affect all body parts, including the feet. When blood sugars are not controlled, moist areas in ...

Sometimes, “your feet are the first place where you can see warning signs of things like diabetes or vascular disease or even ...

The photo of the patient's foot, sent from his campsite, included a cheeky note: "I remember you telling me that getting in trouble doing something was better than getting in trouble doing nothing.

Diabetic foot ulcer episodes were associated with all-cause mortality and all-cause inpatient hospital admissions, according to new results published in Diabetes Research and Clinical Practice. “The ...

A topical cream that helps regulate macrophage activity was effective in treating diabetic foot ulcers, a clinical trial reported. In 236 patients with foot ulcers treated for 16 weeks, the proportion ...

A history of diabetic foot events (ulcers/gangrene, amputation, or revascularization) is linked to around 50% higher all-cause mortality risk in type 2 diabetes (T2D). The study used data from the ...

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Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . The COVID-19 pandemic led to early disruptions in diabetic foot care during lockdowns, and cases of ...

There are various ways of classifying diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs). Some guidelines refer to a staged system ranging from stage 1 — no symptoms and no risk — to stage 6, where treatment can no longer ...

When most of us hear the word "diabetes," the first word that pops into our minds is blood sugar but the long-term illness can sneakily damage things behind our backs, particularly in places we hardly ...

Foot massage therapy may be beneficial for those experiencing diabetic neuropathy. While more research is necessary, some evidence suggests massage can provide pain relief and improve circulation.