6 Questions Every Person with Diabetes Should Ask Themselves

6 Questions Every Person with Diabetes Should Ask Themselves

In a perfect world, the members of your health care team would ask their diabetic patients all about their feet. People with diabetes don’t have to wait for anyone to ask questions. Take control of your foot health and answer these six questions on your own.

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A Visit to the Podiatrist Can Prevent Unnecessary Amputations

A Visit to the Podiatrist Can Prevent Unnecessary Amputations

The leading cause of amputations in the U.S. is vascular disease, or disease of the blood vessels. Vascular disease in the feet is called peripheral arterial disease (PAD) which is a blockage in the arteries that provide blood to your feet. You and your podiatrist can play an important role in preventing amputations.

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Let’s Talk About the Psychological Effects of Diabetes

Let’s Talk About the Psychological Effects of Diabetes

Amidst all the talk about prescription blood sugar controls, healing diabetic ulcers, and daily diabetic foot checks, there’s an important aspect of diabetes care that people - doctors included - often overlook: the effect on your mind.

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