By Candice Bucknor, Manager, Clinical Services Each year, over 6.7 million Americans suffer from chronic wounds, a number that continues to grow due to rising rates of diabetes, obesity, and vascular disease. Shockingly, 85% of…
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Preventive Care: 500 pairs of shoes, 1 message
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Once a mesmerizing ballroom dancer, Maria G. wowed crowds with her effortless poise and nimble footwork. But complex diabetes ended…
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Diabetic foot ulcers are a common and serious complication for people with diabetes. They occur when high blood sugar levels…The Diabetes Complication Hiding in Plain Sight
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Diabetes is common in the U.S. 34 million people have diabetes, including adults and children. Diabetes is an epidemic, and…How Diabetic Foot Ulcers Lead to Amputations
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Diabetic foot ulcers are the #1 cause for non-traumatic lower extremity amputations, accounting for over 80% of all amputations. But…
How to Prevent Diabetic Foot Ulcers
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We want to prevent diabetic foot ulcers. They’re common complications of diabetes that can be a tremendous burden on patients.…
Diabetic Foot Complications: The True Cost
October 24, 2022
According to the CDC, diabetes is the most expensive chronic condition in the country with $1 out of every $4…- The Hidden Cost Lurking in Diabetes Management Every health plan leader knows diabetes is expensive. But what’s often overlooked is…
FAQs About Diabetic Foot Ulcers
October 2, 2022
According to the National Institutes of Health, about 60% of people with diabetes will develop nerve damage that eventually leads…How To Manage Diabetic Foot Ulcers
September 2, 2022
An estimated 15-25% of people with diabetes will develop a diabetic foot ulcer at least once during their lifetime, reports…What Is Wound Care for Diabetic Foot Ulcers?
August 22, 2022
If you have a diabetic foot ulcer, taking care of it is essential to reducing your risk for an infection…- Study Reveals: 40% of Diabetic Patients Face Repeat Lower Limb Amputation in 5 Years.
Diabetic Foot Ulcer Symptoms
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Foot ulcers are a common complication associated with diabetes. In addition to their prevalence, diabetic foot ulcers can be extremely…
