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6 Tips for Diabetes Foot Care

What is proper foot care for diabetics? People with diabetes are more likely to suffer from neuropathy and other foot problems as a result of nerve damage and reduced blood flow to the feet. Small sores and cuts may also take longer to heal. The biggest risk is infection when germs get into cracks or cuts. Poor foot care with diabetes can lead to foot or leg amputation. Therefore, if you have an infection, it is essential to seek medical attention right away to keep it from spreading and causing other complications. According to the…

Signs of Diabetes in Dogs

Diabetes is not only confined to humans. Other animals including pets such as dogs and cats can also suffer from diabetes. Diabetes in dogs is caused by either lack of insulin or insufficient response to insulin when either the pancreas is damaged or not working properly. Insulin is the hormone that facilitates the absorption of glucose into the cells of a dog’s bloodstream. When a dog is diabetic its body cannot control sugar levels in the bloodstream. This leads to a condition known as hyperglycemia which means excess sugar in a dog’s bloodstream. There are…

FDA Approved – Abbott’s FreeStyle Pro Bloodless Glucose Meter

Abbott’s FreeStyle Libre Pro System Receives FDA Approval For Medical Practitioners To Use With Diabetes Patients. On 28th September 2016, Abbott announced that the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) had approved the FreeStyle Libre Pro System, a bloodless glucose monitor for use by healthcare professionals on diabetes patients. The system is designed to empower physicians to provide better management of diabetes. The system provides physicians with a clear visual snapshot of blood glucose data, commonly known as AGP (Ambulatory Glucose Profile). Besides giving a clear and simplified view of the blood glucose levels, healthcare providers…

Diabetic Foot Pain

Are Your Experiencing Diabetic Foot Pain? Being a diabetic, many parts of the body get damaged, due to having too much glucose in the blood for extended periods. One of the main complaints of diabetics, I’d say would have to be the feet! In a nutshell, the cause of diabetic foot pain is mainly brought about by two main conditions 1. Diabetic Foot Pain & Nerve Damage Diabetic neuropathy (damage to the nerves) is a very common complaint that occurs in the legs and feet. Basically, this condition occurs as a result of the…

Bariatric Surgery and Diabetes

Bariatric surgery, also known as weight loss surgery, can be used to control diabetes and can be done in several minimally invasive procedures. The surgery helps treat diabetes by regulating the amount of glucose in the blood. For some people with obesity and type 2 diabetes, blood glucose levels can get back to normal after weight loss surgery. This typically means you may need less diabetes medication or even none at all. Studies show significant improvement in diabetes and type 2 diabetes after bariatric surgery. One study tracked 400 diabetic individuals. Six years after weight…