Articles about Diabetic Foot Problems

Diabetes and the Feet

We diabetics have to take special care of our feet, or we can find them troubled in two ways: reduced blood circulation and nerve damage. Here's what to look for and some prevention ideas. Symptom: If your feet are constantly cold, your legs are sore when you walk, or your feet hurt in bed ... [read more]

Check Those Feet

The mantra for all diabetics is “Check those feet, everyday, every way.” Healthcare professionals preach the message; articles scream it over and over. However, many diabetics don’t and won’t. My husband was one of those who didn’t believe he should and “foo, fooed” my suggestions that I should chec ... [read more]

Diabetes: Diabetic Foot Ulcers May be Cured by A Vitamin A Compound

A compound of vitamin A called topical Retin-A also known as tretinoin, mainly used to treat acne problems, enhances the healing of foot ulcers in patients with diabetes according to a report of the Archives of Dermatology. Though previous studies showed that topical Retin-A was a bit helpful in ... [read more]

How a Type I Diabetic Got Rid of Her Severe Burning Diabetic Neuropathy Foot Pain in Two Minutes

The other day, 'Mary' came back to my health food store to tell me about her extraordinary miracle. You see, Mary is an enthusiastic young woman in her early twenties who suffers from Type One diabetes. Not too long ago, Mary went into a coma and had to be rushed to the hospital – that’s how bad her ... [read more]

Pregnancy, Diabetes, and Your Feet

There are so many changes the body undergoes during pregnancy that it becomes easy to ignore the changes in the feet. During pregnancy the body releases hormones that allow the ligaments to relax in the birth canal. The ligaments in the feet also relax, causing the foot to lengthen and widen. Many w ... [read more]