Sometimes, “your feet are the first place where you can see warning signs of things like diabetes or vascular disease or even skin cancer,” says Hira Mirza, a podiatrist at CLS Health in Houston. “If ...
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 ...
People with diabetes are prone to developing skin problems, such as skin sores or a leg rash, often as a result of high blood sugar levels. In fact, some skin problems can be warning signs of diabetes ...
Dear Doctors: I have Type 2 diabetes, and in the last year, I have had a problem with excessive itching of my feet. A nerve study showed I had good nerves to my feet, but there might be problems with ...
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 ...
Sores on the feet can signal problems with the eyes in patients with diabetes. Prior research and anecdotal experience show that diabetic foot ulcers and diabetic retinopathy frequently co-occur. New ...
Diabetes is one of the most misunderstood yet devastating health conditions when left uncontrolled. While many people associate it with high blood sugar, few realize how severely it can impact the ...
SAN ANTONIO – With a rate that surpasses the rest of the state and the country, diabetes is a known problem in Bexar County. But now that doctors are noticing more people getting amputations as a ...