Diabetes makes you more likely to have sores and ulcers. Diabetes causes poor circulation and an increased risk of nerve damage and infection, which makes diabetic ulcers a serious complication.

Researchers have developed a new shoe insole technology that helps reduce the risk of diabetic foot ulcers, a dangerous open sore that can lead to hospitalization and leg, foot or toe amputations.

You may experience foot issues as a result of diabetes and the high blood sugars that can accompany this condition. These may include nerve damage and other foot-related issues. Managing diabetes and ...

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 ...

New Delhi: Living with diabetes is not easy. Your days revolve around keeping a tab on meal portions, taking medications on time, being constantly attuned to imbalances in energy levels, and adjusting ...

One recommendation: For hospitals to create diabetes limb-salvage teams. It sounds simple. But it involves pairing specialists who seldom work side-by-side like podiatrists and vascular surgeons to ...

Adding topical esmolol hydrochloride to standard of care (SOC) significantly improved healing of diabetic foot ulcers, a phase III randomized trial from India showed. During a 12-week treatment phase, ...

A diabetic ulcer describes a slow-healing wound that commonly appears on the feet. It is a complication of diabetes that often stems from a lack of sensation or blood flow in the affected area.

Diabetic neuropathy of the feet is a common complication of diabetes. It can cause pain or feelings of numbness and tingling in the feet. You can’t reverse it, but you can prevent it. Diabetic ...

Side-of-foot pain can be challenging and painful. It can show up suddenly and last temporarily or it might be a direct result of a specific activity. It could even be a recurring pain that’s gone ...