Category: Diabetes

February 27, 2020

How to Treat a Diabetic Foot Ulcer – A Condition Related to 85% of Diabetes-Related Amputations

According to the American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA), about 15% of patients with diabetes will suffer from a diabetic foot ulcer. Of those, approximately 14 – 24% will require an amputation (accounting for 85% of all diabetes-related ampu... continue »
April 17, 2017

The Major Long-Term Complications of Uncontrolled Diabetes Mellitus

Diabetes mellitus (sometimes called “sugar diabetes”) is a medical condition that occurs when the body cannot use glucose (a type of sugar) appropriately. Glucose is the main source of energy for the body’s cells. The levels of gluc... continue »
November 9, 2016

This is How We #Diabetes

November is American Diabetes Month Did you know that 1 in 11 Americans today has diabetes? Despite its prevalence, diabetes is an invisible disease. It affects men and women, people young and old, and people of all races, shapes and sizes. Often the... continue »
March 29, 2016

Step Into Good Foot Health

According to the American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society, the average person takes 10,000 steps each day, which adds up to more than three million steps per year. April is national recognized as Foot Health Awareness Month, and is a great oppor... continue »

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