In people with diabetes, daily foot monitoring can reduce the chances of developing foot conditions that may result in serious complications. You must be vigilant in many areas of your health if you ...

As the diabetic population grows, so does the demand for a more streamlined screening protocol for the diabetic foot. Such a protocol should expedite referrals, with the hope of getting patients to a ...

Now considered an essential part of quality care for patients with diabetes, the clinical foot exam is a key component of preventative care. Conducting regular foot exams every six months can reduce ...

My goal as a podiatrist is to prevent my diabetic patients from being hospitalized due to a foot problem. Foot problems are the number one reason diabetics are hospitalized each year — and the number ...

INDIANAPOLIS — Nearly every night of the week, you'll find Robert James at a sporting event, cheering on one of his 11 grandchildren. "They're all very active in gymnastics, volleyball, cheerleading, ...

VIENNA — Clinicians should stop telling visually impaired patients with diabetes to "ask family and friends" to examine their feet, because "most people don't want…that," says one expert in the field.

What Are Diabetic Foot Problems? If you have diabetes, having too much glucose (sugar) in your blood for a long time can cause some serious complications, including foot problems. In severe cases, ...

Diabetic foot is a serious, common condition that affects about half of those with diabetes. Key symptoms of diabetic foot include tingling and numbness in the feet, calluses, and peeling skin.

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

Diabetic neuropathy refers to nerve damage due to diabetes. When it affects the feet, healthcare professionals call it peripheral neuropathy. It usually affects both feet at the same time, as well as ...

Primary care physicians can perform initial diabetes testing and monitoring, and can refer you to various specialists if needed. Endocrinologists specialize in managing pancreatic diseases like type 1 ...