Diabetes, a silent killer, is the leading cause of many serious health complications. This chronic medical condition is characterized by increased levels of sugar in the blood caused by the inability of body to produce or use insulin. The most frequent types of diabetes or diabetes mellitus are type 1diabetes, type 2 diabetes, and gestational [...]

The use of diabetic shoes has been steadily increasing since the Medicare Therapeutic Shoe Bill was passed. For some diabetics, these are of vital importance to reduce shoe related foot complications. Unfortunately, overuse of these prescription devices and fraudulent distribution threatens the long-term viability of this program. This article will discuss the appropriate use of [...]

Diabetes may cause diabetic neuropathy, which is neurological damage. When a person has got diabetes they are a lot more inclined to acquiring foot complications. Diabetic neuropathy can lead you to be less able to sense injury or pressure in the feet. You might potentially not even perceive any foot problems until the infection or [...]