Learn essential daily habits for diabetes foot care to prevent wounds and infections, manage nerve damage, and protect your mobility.

INDIANAPOLIS (WTHR) - If you're an adult with an open, swollen or painful foot wound, or a callous or bunion that doesn't seem normal, this month's Check Up 13 is for you. Doctors say patients too ...

In people with diabetes, daily foot monitoring can reduce the chances of developing foot conditions that may result in serious complications. You must be vigilant in many areas of your health if you ...

The inpatient team should aim to seamlessly perform appropriate postoperative monitoring to reduce risk of reulceration and infection after hospital discharge to home, a rehabilitation unit, or a ...

Background Diabetic foot is an infection, ulceration or destruction of the tissue of the foot of a person diagnosed with diabetes mellitus (DM). Diabetic foot ulcer (DFU) is a major and preventable ...

Low serum levels of vitamin D were significantly associated with a higher prevalence of diabetic foot ulcers in elderly patients with diabetes. Elderly people with diabetes should undergo routine ...

Unmanaged diabetes can lead to amputations, usually of the toes, feet, or legs. Causes include reduced blood flow or peripheral neuropathy. Managing your blood sugar may help prevent it. Limb loss and ...