Oct. 13—(StatePoint) 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 ...

If you have diabetes, it’s essential that you pay special attention to the health of your feet. Diabetes can increase your risk of foot problems because high blood sugar can contribute to nerve damage ...

A study reveals that the vast majority of diabetic patients are wearing ill-fitting shoes, setting themselves up for serious, even catastrophic, complications. Poor-fitting shoes are a particular ...

Diagnosing VTEs typically involves a combination of medical imaging, including ultrasound, computerized tomography angiogram, echocardiogram and blood tests, along with an evaluation by a health care ...

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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. You might expect a serious medical problem like diabetic foot pain to cause throbbing pain, swelling or at least a little ...

Living in the mountains has its perks, but also its challenges. If you have diabetes, one challenge you can’t afford to overlook is taking care of your feet. For most people, a blister or cut is no ...

Foot health represents one of the most critical yet frequently overlooked aspects of diabetes management. The combination of vascular changes and nerve damage that often accompanies type 2 diabetes ...

Diabetic ulcers, which occur in patients with diabetes, are dangerous complications that can lead to amputation if the treatment window is missed. A research team has developed a wireless, ...

There are certain body signs people learn to ignore over time. Dry lips during winter. Hair fall during stress. A stiff neck after long work hours. Cracked heels often fall into the same category.