Best Diabetic Shoes
More than six out of ten diabetics wear the wrong-sized shoe, a new study suggests. And experts say the wrong-sized shoe can cause foot problems that may lead to amputation. Scottish researchers found that 63 percent of the study's participants were wearing shoes that were too narrow or too small, which they say can lead to foot ulcerations, corns, blisters, and swelling. These problems can increase the need for amputation.
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From Our Sources
Type 1 diabetes
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Insulin-dependent diabetes; Juvenile onset diabetes; Diabetes - type 1TreatmentThe immediate goals of treatment are to treat diabetic ketoacidosis... Read more »
Type 2 Diabetes Resources: Diabetes Information
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Home ManagementMonitoring Glucose (Blood Sugar) LevelsBoth low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) and high blood sugar (hyperglycemia) are of concern,... Read more »
Diabetic neuropathy
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Nerve damage - diabeticTreatmentIt is very important to keep your blood sugar in a healthy range. You should learn the basic steps for managing your... Read more »
Diabetes foot care
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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Prevention of Diabetic Foot Ulcers
Source: Medifocus Guidebook on: Diabetic Foot Ulcers
Once a diabetic foot ulcer has been treated and has healed, preventing recurrence of a subsequent ulcer is of utmost importance. The rate of... Read more »
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