Diabetic foot problems, chronic wounds, and a critical lack of blood supply to a limb known as ischemia, are three major health concerns and a common cause of hospitalization, that’s why Intermountain ...

Diabetes-related foot conditions (DFRC) profoundly and negatively affect patient-reported outcomes and experience. Limited evidence suggests that this differs by ethnicity. Conducted by Patrick ...

You may have heard that diabetes can cause foot pain and affect foot health, but how exactly are the two connected? Let's break down a common side effect of diabetes complications, peripheral ...

You probably check your feet for cuts, blisters, or fungal infections, but there’s an unusual warning sign hiding in your feet that could indicate developing diabetes long before your blood sugar ...

"Foot selfies" may be a simple solution to keeping tabs on patients at high risk for diabetic foot complications. Patients with or at risk of foot ulcers are told to check their feet regularly at home ...

Foot problems run the gamut from blisters caused by wearing the wrong shoes to nonhealing foot ulcers caused by diabetes.

Proper diabetic foot care must take into account various patient-centered factors such as personal, physical, psychosocial, and cultural aspects, to improve treatment and prevention strategies. Having ...

Diabetes can affect nerve function. Regularly checking the body for signs such as bruises, tingling, and cuts is important.

Diabetic foot care is crucial, as high blood sugar can lead to nerve damage and poor circulation, increasing the risk of ulcers and amputation. Research highlights that therapeutic footwear and custom ...

Winter represents an additional challenge for people with diabetes, especially when it comes to maintaining foot health. Low temperatures and humidity can increase the risks of foot ulcers, infection, ...

A new digital podiatry clinic at IISc aims to enhance early detection and prevention of diabetic foot complications using AI technology.