Unfortunately, foot problems are very common in people who are living with diabetes. Untreated foot problems can lead to serious complications such as foot ulcers. The treatment for foot ulcers is long and oftentimes frustrating. You can reduce your risk of developing foot complications by wearing the proper shoes for your feet. You should have [...]

Diabetic foot ulcers are one of the many possible complications of having high blood sugar over a long period of time. Those people living with diabetes who have a problem in keeping their blood sugars within an acceptable level often run the risk of developing a condition called “diabetic neuropathy”. The sensory nerves that tell a person [...]

Fifteen percent of all people with diabetes develop foot ulcers and will have to go through treatment to heal the wound. Chronic uncontrolled blood sugar affects the circulation and immune system. This in turn impairs the body’s ability to heal itself. Over time, chronic high blood sugar can damage sensory nerves, especially in the hands and feet [...]