Charcot foot is an uncommon deformity of the foot that happens because of nerve damage, often from diabetes. In Charcot foot, the bones and joints of the foot become damaged and do not heal properly.

Diabetes silently affects millions globally, often progressing without obvious symptoms until it creates life-altering complications. Among the most severe outcomes is the risk of foot or leg ...

If you have diabetes, it’s essential that you pay special attention to the health of your feet. Diabetes can increase your risk of foot problems because high blood sugar can contribute to nerve damage ...

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As a podiatrist, I often view the human body through the lens of the feet. They are our foundation, yet they are often the last place we look when a health crisis begins. For people living with ...

A history of diabetic foot events (ulcers/gangrene, amputation, or revascularization) is linked to around 50% higher all-cause mortality risk in type 2 diabetes (T2D). The study used data from the ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . The new guidance is an update to the 2019 International Working Group on the Diabetic Foot guidelines. These ...

Diagnosing VTEs typically involves a combination of medical imaging, including ultrasound, computerized tomography angiogram, echocardiogram and blood tests, along with an evaluation by a health care ...

You probably check your feet for cuts, blisters, or fungal infections, but there’s an unusual warning sign hiding in your feet that could indicate developing diabetes long before your blood sugar ...

Proper diabetic foot care must take into account various patient-centered factors such as personal, physical, psychosocial, and cultural aspects, to improve treatment and prevention strategies. Having ...

There are various ways of classifying diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs). Some guidelines refer to a staged system ranging from stage 1 — no symptoms and no risk — to stage 6, where treatment can no longer ...