As the diabetic population grows, so does the demand for a more streamlined screening protocol for the diabetic foot. Such a protocol should expedite referrals, with the hope of getting patients to a ...

Even if you haven’t really suffered from any diabetic complications, it is advised to check your feet on a weekly basis to detect any diabetes related symptoms of feet problems. Any loss of sensation ...

Now considered an essential part of quality care for patients with diabetes, the clinical foot exam is a key component of preventative care. Conducting regular foot exams every six months can reduce ...

VIENNA — Clinicians should stop telling visually impaired patients with diabetes to "ask family and friends" to examine their feet, because "most people don't want…that," says one expert in the field.

My goal as a podiatrist is to prevent my diabetic patients from being hospitalized due to a foot problem. Foot problems are the number one reason diabetics are hospitalized each year — and the number ...

A comprehensive foot examination is essential for the appropriate assessment, prevention and management of diabetic foot complications Peripheral neuropathy is concurrent with 90% of foot ulcers and ...

INDIANAPOLIS — Nearly every night of the week, you'll find Robert James at a sporting event, cheering on one of his 11 grandchildren. "They're all very active in gymnastics, volleyball, cheerleading, ...

No, a podiatrist cannot diagnose diabetes — but they may be able to look for signs of the condition during their assessment. Podiatrists are foot specialists, and they can assess some of your symptoms ...

Diabetic foot ulceration is a major health problem. Proper foot care, blood sugar control and regular self-examination can help prevent the complications. Diabetic foot ulcer is the devastating ...

Diabetic foot problems are common throughout the world, and result in major medical, social and economic consequences for the patients, their families, and society. Foot ulcers are likely to be of ...

Diabetic foot is a serious, common condition that affects about half of those with diabetes. Key symptoms of diabetic foot include tingling and numbness in the feet, calluses, and peeling skin.