Summer asks a lot of our feet—sandals, barefoot walks, hot pavement, and long active days. For people living with diabetes, the season also brings added risks that are easy to overlook. Here are simple habits…
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One Person’s Fight to Prevent Amputation Due to Diabetes
April 17, 2023
Every 3 minutes and 30 seconds in the United States, a limb is amputated because of diabetes. More alarmingly, 85%…Preventive Care: 500 pairs of shoes, 1 message
April 12, 2023
Once a mesmerizing ballroom dancer, Maria G. wowed crowds with her effortless poise and nimble footwork. But complex diabetes ended…
Prevent Diabetic Foot Ulcers
March 14, 2023
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
October 24, 2022
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
October 24, 2022
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
October 24, 2022
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.
