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COVID-19: diabetes and death. A call to action

COVID-19: diabetes and death. A call to action

Every day the media publish death statistics. Each death represents an individual person:      ‘Tributes have been paid to a popular member of a Cornish theatre group who died after contracting coronavirus. Mick Boyles, who lived… near Liskeard, was

What Diabetics Need to Know about Zinc and Superfoods

What Diabetics Need to Know about Zinc and Superfoods

Anyone who is living with diabetes has heard about the importance of improving your diet. That means removing bad foods and adding in healthier ones. Want to know one surprising dietary item diabetics should watch? It's coffee! Here's why. Research says

The Diabetic Foot: Preventing Loss & Amputation - A Pictorial Approach|Hardcover

The Diabetic Foot: Preventing Loss & Amputation - A Pictorial Approach|Hardcover

Overview This book is bilingual English-Spanish. Diabetes is a disease of epidemic proportions. Many of my diabetic patients come to me far less informed about the disease than they deserve. They often have a difficult time realizing the

 Common Infections of the Foot

Common Infections of the Foot

No matter how clean your feet are, they are constantly in contact with microorganisms that can potentially cause infection. Fungus and bacteria are the most common culprits. In most cases, the

Nerve Decompression For Diabetic Neuropathy

Nerve Decompression For Diabetic Neuropathy

Recently I read an article that spoke about the benefits of surgical decompression as a option for patients with diabetic neuropathy. As we’ve mentioned before, diabetic neuropathy is a troublesome

 What Are Acute Injuries of the Patella (Kneecap)?

What Are Acute Injuries of the Patella (Kneecap)?

An acute injury to the patella (kneecap) can happen from a blow to the knee or a fall. There may be damage to the soft tissues, such as a patellar tendon tear, or a fracture to the bone. Symptoms

 Shoes and Your Aching Feet

Shoes and Your Aching Feet

If your feet are a pain in your life—take a look at the shoes that you are wearing. Do you spend your days wearing high heels? Do your shoes really fit? When was the last time you had your feet

 Causes of Foot Pain and Treatment Options

Causes of Foot Pain and Treatment Options

Foot pain is a very common problem. However, the challenge with foot pain is that there are many different potential causes, making it even difficult at times for healthcare professionals to get to

Lack of Sleep Linked To Type 2 Diabetes Risk Increase In Kids

Lack of Sleep Linked To Type 2 Diabetes Risk Increase In Kids

New research from across the pond suggests that children who don’t get as much sleep as others are at an increased risk for developing type 2 diabetes. Previous studies have found an association