When you have diabetes, it’s important to take special care of your feet. That’s because diabetes can cause problems with circulation and nerve function, which can lead to foot ulcers, infections, and even amputation. In regards to pedicures and diabetes, diabetics can get pedicures done, but there are certain precautions to take before and during…
Treating a Puncture Wound on the Foot: A Simple Guide for Puncture Wounds
Puncture wounds occur after stepping on a sharp object. Treatment for puncture wounds in the foot can vary depending on the extent of infection and the medical history of the patient. Treatment can also differ if you were wearing shoes when you sustained the puncture wound versus if you were barefoot. In general, infected puncture…
Diabetic Socks- What Are the Benefits?
When you have diabetes, there’s a good chance you may have neuropathy. Diabetic socks are a good option for people who suffer from neuropathy. Diabetic socks help protect the foot and ankle from injury. When you have elevated blood sugar levels from diabetes, nerve damage can occur in your feet. Nerve damage may initially feel…
Surprising Benefits of Diabetic Shoes and Orthotics
If you have diabetes with neuropathy in your feet, diabetic shoes and orthotics can be immensely beneficial. Many people wear the wrong shoes, however for diabetics, wearing the correct footwear is very important. This is because incorrect footwear can cause diabetics to develop foot wounds that can become infected. This, in turn, can lead to amputation. In…
Why Is Diabetic Neuropathy Worse at Night?
Neuropathy in the feet can be incredibly uncomfortable. Neuropathy sensations can vary from burning, tingling, and shooting pain. There is no question that if you suffer from neuropathy at night, you may have difficulty falling asleep. Diabetic neuropathy occurs due to chronically elevated blood sugar levels. This results in nerve damage in the legs and…
Diabetic Neuropathy in the Feet- A Simple Treatment Guide
Peripheral neuropathy is damage to the peripheral nerves in the body. Diabetic neuropathy is a complication that can occur in people who have diabetes. Diabetic peripheral neuropathy is the most common cause of neuropathy worldwide. It is estimated to be present in approximately half of those with diabetes (1). There are different kinds of diabetic…
Top 15 Tips for Diabetic Foot Care (From a Podiatrist)
When you have diabetes, you may experience a lack of sensation in your feet due to neuropathy. This can place you at high risk of developing cuts, blisters, and ulcerations (open sores) due to a lack of sensation in your feet. What’s worse is that if you have poor blood flow in your feet, you…
Why Do Diabetics Develop Foot Gangrene?
Diabetes can cause several foot problems. When there is long-standing hyperglycemia (elevated blood sugar levels), this can affect the sensation in your feet. This places you at higher risk for injury. Not only that, elevated blood sugar levels can cause peripheral vascular disease. These factors can cause diabetics to develop foot gangrene. There are 3…
Diabetic Foot Osteomyelitis (Bone Infection)- A Helpful Guide
Diabetes can cause many different foot problems. If you have a foot infection that progresses to the bone, it is called “Osteomyelitis”. Osteomyelitis means inflammation of the bone, secondary to infection. One-third of diabetics with foot infections will go on to develop osteomyelitis (1). Osteomyelitis can be a devastating consequence of diabetes, and it’s important…
7 Reasons Why Diabetic Foot Ulcers Don’t Heal (With Solutions)
A diabetic foot ulcer is an open wound on the foot that occurs in someone who has diabetes. Diabetic foot ulcers can occur from scrapes in the skin, blisters, fissures, and excessive pressure on certain parts of the foot. In people who do not have diabetes, a sore can heal in a few days. However,…
