The US has a diabetic wound problem. An estimated 1 million patients with diabetes in the US develop a foot ulcer annually.

SAN FRANCISCO (WPVI) -- For the millions of Americans living with diabetes, a new tech product offers early warning against the threat of losing a foot or a leg to the disease. "I have very little ...

Diabetes is a condition that results in high blood sugar (glucose) in a patient because the body is not making enough of the hormone insulin, which helps break down the sugar entering the cells and ...

Lower limb vascular complications and foot ulcers significantly predict mortality in patients with diabetes, researchers reported at the American Diabetes Association 76th Scientific Sessions in New ...

SAN DIEGO — In a study comparing health-related quality of life across diabetes complications, diabetic foot ulcer complications posed the greatest burden on quality of life in adults with type 2 ...

For many people living with diabetes, the daily focus is usually on diet, sugar levels, and medication. But here’s the thing most of us forget, your feet often show the earliest signs of trouble. And ...

Diabetes poses a serious threat to foot and ankle health, especially in Bexar County, where amputation rates are ...

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Diabetes is a multifaceted disease that, if not managed properly, can affect different parts of your body -- such as your eyes, kidneys, blood vessels and even your feet. Problems with the feet are ...

All it takes is a poke. A simple test that involves poking the feet of people with diabetes in predetermined, nerve-sensitive areas of the foot can help avoid future problems, including amputation.

Diabetes is a growing global concern affecting millions. Many remain undiagnosed, risking serious complications. These silent ...

Foot problems in persons with diabetes are usually the result of three primary factors: neuropathy, poor circulation, and decreased resistance to infection. Also, foot deformities and trauma play ...