Foot ulcers develop in about 15% of the 25 million Americans living with diabetes and are a top cause of hospitalization. These ulcers can lead to serious complications, such as infection and ...
Moisturize dry, cracking feet to prevent sores ... "Thanks to the many advances in diabetic foot care, patients today are having simpler surgeries, avoiding amputations, and getting back to ...
Once diabetic neuropathy is present, detection of sensory loss in the feet and patient education are necessary to prevent distal trophic complications. Other causes of neuropathies must be ...
Patients with type 2 diabetes and moderate to severe peripheral neuropathy have a 3.8 times higher risk for dry eye disease. Researchers conducted a prospective, cross-sectional study on 63 men ...
Research shows about 85 per cent of all diabetic limb amputations could be prevented with adequate screening and rapid limb-saving treatments. In Canada, that translates to around 6,000 feet.
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The School, operating under the banner of Diabetic Foot Research India, will provide training for doctors and paramedics on podiatry skills, including nail care and comprehensive diabetic foot ...