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What Is Diabetic Foot

Health Encyclopedia: Foot Pain Introduction

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Overview

Foot pain is a very common problem. About 75% of people in the U.S. have foot pain at some time in their lives. Most foot pain is caused by shoes that do not fit properly or force the feet into unnatural shapes (such as pointed-toe, high-heel shoes).

The force exerted on the foot with each step is about 50% greater than the persons body weight. In a typical day, the feet support several hundred tons.

The elderly have a very high incidence of foot pain, reported at 87% in one stud...

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Expert & Community Posts

Controlling Foot Ulcers

By David Mendosa , Health Expert

...the importance of checking his feet regularly for diabetic foot ulcers. But despite giving... Read more »

The Stem Cell Saga: Research Today, Repair Tomorrow

By AllieBeatty , Health Expert

...research on stem cell promise in diabetes applies to diabetic foot ulcers. It appears that stem... Read more »

Walking with Poles

By David Mendosa , Health Expert

Walking is the exercise of choice for most people, especially when we would rather be outdoors... Read more »

A very expensive antibiotic

By Dr. Bill Quick , Health Expert

...According to the label, it seems a good choice for diabetic foot infections: the cure rates in... Read more »

Balance Exercise

By David Mendosa , Health Expert

...certified surgeon who specializes in sports medicine and diabetic foot reconstruction. This... Read more »

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Health Guide

Type 1 Diabetes: References

...Jun;117(6):2132-2137.Boulton AJ, Vileikyte L, Ragnarson-Tennvall G, Apelqvist J. The global burden of diabetic foot disease. Lancet. 2005 Nov 12;366(9498):1719-1724.Finne P, Reunanen A, Stenman S,... Read more »

Foot Pain: Causes

CausesNearly all causes of foot pain can be categorized under one or more of the following conditions:Shoes. The causes of most foot pain are poorly fitting shoes. High-heeled shoes concentrate... Read more »

Type 2 Diabetes: References

...Jan;29 Suppl 1:S4-42.Boulton AJ, Vileikyte L, Ragnarson-Tennvall G, Apelqvist J. The global burden of diabetic foot disease. Lancet. 2005 Nov 12;366(9498):1719-1724.Cowie CC, Rust KF, Byrd-Holt... Read more »

Type 1 Diabetes

Long-Term ComplicationsType 1 diabetes reduces the normal life span by an average of 5 to 8 years. However, survival rates are improving in all ethnic groups and both genders. Longer survival rates... Read more »

Foot Pain: Insoles and Orthotics

Insoles and OrthoticsInsoles are flat cushioned inserts that are placed inside the shoe. They are designed to reduce shock, provide support for heels and arches, and absorb moisture and odor. In... Read more »

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Diabetic foot care

Diabetic foot care. Information and a diagram on caring for your feet when you have diabetes.... Read more »

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