If you have diabetes, foot care isn’t just about comfort. It is about limb preservation! Chronically high blood sugar damages the tiny blood vessels and nerves in the lower extremities. This leads to Peripheral Neuropathy (loss of protective sensation) and poor circulation. A minor scrape that a healthy person would heal in a week can quickly escalate into a life-threatening ulcer for a diabetic patient.
Tingling, burning, or weakness in your feet are signs you may have peripheral neuropathy. What is neuropathy?Neuropathy means “disease of the nervous system.” So right away, you know that it’s a problem with your nerves. Which nerves? That’s where the term “peripheral” comes in. It refers to all nerves not located in the brain or…
Since the beginning of the COVID-19 quarantine, people have been putting off getting medical care for many issues. Foot problems are no exception. As a result, issues not fixed early have likely gotten worse. It’s neither safe nor wise to put off certain types of care. So, check your feet right now if any of…
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