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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…

What Causes a Diabetic Foot Sore?

Causes, Risk Factors, Prevention, and Treatment of Diabetic Foot Sores Persistently high blood sugar levels can cause nerve damage commonly known as diabetic neuropathy. Although diabetic neuropathy can develop in any part of the body, it mostly occurs in the feet and legs. The condition typically causes loss of feeling in the feet and as a result it becomes difficult to notice a cut, sore, or blister. For instance, you might not notice pebbles in your socks that are cutting your feet. A wound that goes unnoticed and hence untreated can easily become infected. Diabetes…

Diabetic Foot Ulcer Treatment

What is a Diabetic Foot Ulcer? A foot ulcer forms when skin tissue anywhere on the foot or toes breaks down exposing inner layers. It can involve the entire thickness of your skin, including deep structures such as tendons or bones. On the other hand, it can be redness or a shallow sore that involves only the skin surface. People with poor circulation and diabetes patients in particular, are at a higher risk of developing foot ulcers. In people with diabetes, foot ulcers can be difficult largely because even small foot ulcers can easily become…

Can Low Level Laser Irradiation Help Diabetes?

LLLT (low level laser therapy) has been suggested for the treatment of a wide range of chronic pain disorders. Low level laser irradiation has been advocated for relief of many symptoms of inflammation, pain and is used in nerve regeneration and wound healing. Type 2 diabetes is one of the most disabling and progressive diseases. The prevalence of both type 1 and type 2 diabetes worldwide is about 371 million people. People living with diabetes mellitus may experience insensitivity or numbness to temperature changes and pain, cramps or sharp pains, a tingling, pricking or burning…

Everything You Should Know About Coronavirus and Diabetes

Coronavirus and Diabetes: What are the Risks. The global coronavirus pandemic is looming larger, with news of additional infections and deaths, potential economic fallout and travel advisories. The media has been reporting that people with diabetes and other “underlying conditions” face higher risk of serious complications from coronavirus, the virus associated with COVID-19. But, why are people with diabetes considered particularly high risk? And how should they manage diabetes during the COVID-19 pandemic? What is Covid-19 (Coronavirus)? According to the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, SARS-CoV-2 is a…