Diabetes, or hyperglycemia, is high blood glucose. If blood sugar levels are not normalized in a diabetic, the body may have trouble fending off infections due to decreased functioning of the immune system. This can affect the feet in particular due to peripheral artery disease (lack of circulation) and peripheral neuropathy (loss of feeling). As […]
Proper Footwear for Diabetics
Since diabetics are prone to foot deformities and infections, it is imperative for diabetics to wear proper footwear, even when first diagnosed with the disease. Diabetics can suffer from peripheral artery disease (lack of circulation) and peripheral neuropathy (loss of feeling); as a result, the feet may become susceptible to a slew of problems: ulcers […]
Diabetes and Your Feet
Diabetes, a chronic medical condition marked by high blood sugar levels, affects millions of people worldwide. This disease has widespread implications throughout the body, with the feet often being a particular area of concern. High blood sugar levels can lead to a multitude of foot-related complications, collectively known as diabetic foot problems. These problems, if […]
