When prevention doesn’t work, diabetic foot ulcers are best managed with early intervention for optimal outcomes. In a new study, physician researchers have found that same-day surgical procedures ...

Every three minutes in America, a person loses all or part of a limb due to diabetes. Even more alarming, Black Americans face rates of amputations up to four times higher than non-Hispanic white ...

Podimetrics, a leader in innovative solutions for complex diabetes care, released a new report focused on preventing diabetic ...

Access to quality, consistent care is imperative for patients with diabetes to maintain their health. Having an ongoing care plan is the best way for patients to avoid complications — one of the most ...

Patients receiving dialysis who are at risk for diabetic foot ulcers are less likely to experience major amputation and/or death when they receive preemptive foot and ankle care from a podiatrist.

Living with diabetes requires vigilance on many fronts, but perhaps none as crucial as protecting your limbs from amputation. While many focus on monitoring glucose levels, understanding the ...

Diabetes is a chronic condition that affects millions of people worldwide. It primarily impacts how your body turns food into energy, often leading to elevated blood sugar levels. While managing ...

And many of the 80,000-plus amputations of toes, feet and lower legs that Americans diabetics undergo each year are preventable, say specialists who brought more than 900 health providers to a meeting ...

As a podiatrist, I often view the human body through the lens of the feet. They are our foundation, yet they are often the last place we look when a health crisis begins. For people living with ...

A serious female orthopedic doctor shows a senior female patient an x-ray of the patient’s fractured foot. Foot radiography and serum markers may be effective screening tools for early prevention and ...

Researchers confirm that neuropathy and ischaemia are two main factors that result in diabetic foot ulcer with significant impairment of quality of life. Diabetic Foot Ulcers (DFU) are a common ...

Chronic wounds affect thousands of patients each year and can lead to serious complications, including amputation and death.