In people with diabetes, daily foot monitoring can reduce the chances of developing foot conditions that may result in serious complications. You must be vigilant in many areas of your health if you ...

As the diabetic population grows, so does the demand for a more streamlined screening protocol for the diabetic foot. Such a protocol should expedite referrals, with the hope of getting patients to a ...

Even if you haven’t really suffered from any diabetic complications, it is advised to check your feet on a weekly basis to detect any diabetes related symptoms of feet problems. Any loss of sensation ...

What Are Diabetic Foot Problems? If you have diabetes, having too much glucose (sugar) in your blood for a long time can cause some serious complications, including foot problems. In severe cases, ...

The implementation of an inpatient diabetic foot service should be the goal of all institutions that care for patients with diabetes. The objectives of this team are to prevent problems in patients ...

People with diabetes should have their feet checked at least once a year. Foot complications are relatively common, with foot ulcers alone affecting up to 1 in 10 people with diabetes, and need to be ...

If you have diabetes, nerve damage, circulation problems, and infections can lead to serious foot problems. However, you can take precautions to maintain healthy feet. Managing your diabetes and ...

Diabetic foot ulceration is a major health problem. Proper foot care, blood sugar control and regular self-examination can help prevent the complications. Diabetic foot ulcer is the devastating ...

World Diabetes Day is celebrated annually on November 14 to raise awareness about diabetes as a critical global public health issue. Diabetic foot ulcers (DFU) are common complications of diabetes.

This indicator covers the percentage of patients with diabetes with a record of a foot examination and risk classification: 1) low risk (normal sensation, palpable pulses), 2) increased risk ...

This indicator covers the proportion of children and young people aged 12 to 18 years with type 2 diabetes who have a record of a foot examination in the previous 12 months. It measures outcomes that ...

Diabetes represents several diseases in which high blood sugar levels over time can damage the nerves, kidneys, eyes, and blood vessels. When diabetes is not well controlled, damage to the organs and ...