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Diabetic Foot Care

Diabetic Foot Care

If you have diabetes, there are many different—and serious—implications for your physical health and wellbeing, including heart disease, kidney disease, pancreas malfunction, and vision problems (even blindness!). Obviously, this disease poses some major

Medicaid insufficient for diabetes patients:Study

Medicaid insufficient for diabetes patients:Study

Philippines militias have hundreds of kids among fighting ranks Medicaid insufficient for diabetes patients:Study Boston [US], November 29 (ANI): A study led by researchers from the Boston University School of Public Health (BUSPH) claims that Medicaid

Toe gaps and their assessment in footwear for people with diabetes: a narrative review

Toe gaps and their assessment in footwear for people with diabetes: a narrative review

Journal of Foot and Ankle Research Abstract Background Adequate footwear fit is critical in preventing diabetes-related foot ulcers. One important element is the toe gap, the difference between foot length and internal footwear length available to the foot.

The effect of collaborative care model training on diabetic foot ulcer patients’ quality of life: a semi-experimental study

The effect of collaborative care model training on diabetic foot ulcer patients’ quality of life: a semi-experimental study

The effect of collaborative care model training on diabetic foot ulcer patients’ quality of life: a semi-experimental study Abstract Purpose The aim of this semi-experimental study was the determination of collaborative care model training on diabetic foot

A Closer Look At Mortality After Lower Extremity Amputation

A Closer Look At Mortality After Lower Extremity Amputation

Are we saving lives by preventing major amputation? Does major amputation hasten death in patients with diabetes in comparison to limb salvage? Currently, it is evident that ulceration and amputation are associated with increased mortality. Five-year

Socioeconomic Factors Influencing Self-management of Diabetic Foot Ulcer

Socioeconomic Factors Influencing Self-management of Diabetic Foot Ulcer

The title of the current ANS featured article is “I Cannot Afford Off-loading Boots: Perceptions of Socioeconomic Factors Influencing Engagement in Self-management of Diabetic Foot Ulcer” authored by Idevania G. Costa, PhD, RN, NSWOC; Deborah Tregunno,

5 Foot Injuries Caused By Working Out

5 Foot Injuries Caused By Working Out

The following is a guest post from our friends at Groom and Style. They provide honest, accurate and comprehensive reviews on all things related to style, grooming, home life, health care and more.

 What Is an Anterior Tibialis Tendon Rupture?

What Is an Anterior Tibialis Tendon Rupture?

If you have felt a sudden pain in the front of your ankle and are having difficulty moving your foot normally, you may have suffered a painful injury called a tibialis anterior tendon

Five year mortality and direct costs of care for people with diabetic foot complications are comparable to cancer

Five year mortality and direct costs of care for people with diabetic foot complications are comparable to cancer

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