Many Canadians are facing the struggle of diabetes, with an estimated one in three currently diagnosed, and over a million more living with the disease undiagnosed. The goal of diabetes awareness month is to bring attention to the disease, it’s impact, it’s risk factors, and preventative measures you can take so you can hopefully avoid… Continue reading November is Diabetes Awareness Month
Category: Diabetes
Diabetic Foot Care is Important
Diabetes comes with many serious health problems and complications which can wreak havoc on the lives of those suffering from it. With diabetes, it becomes very vital to take proper care of small injuries and infections as it can easily lead to bigger problems. Foot complications are pretty common among diabetics. What starts off as… Continue reading Diabetic Foot Care is Important
Treating Diabetic Patients with Foot Pain and Other Problems
If you have diabetes, proper foot care is critical to your overall health. Improper care can lead to serious disease or even amputation of your foot or leg. Because of your diabetes, you are more prone to foot problems in general; from foot pain to chronic conditions. This is because diabetes naturally reduces blood flow… Continue reading Treating Diabetic Patients with Foot Pain and Other Problems
Why Proper Foot Care Is Important If You Have Diabetes
As a patient with diabetes, you do a lot to maintain your health – from checking your blood sugar to monitoring your diet. Are you also taking precautions when it comes to the health of your feet? Diabetes causes poor blood circulation and reduced kidney function, which means it is harder for your body to… Continue reading Why Proper Foot Care Is Important If You Have Diabetes
4 Tips For Foot Care When You Have Diabetes—Advice From A Foot Doctor
Proper foot care is important if you suffer from diabetes and it is part of a proper diabetes management plan. Individuals who suffer from diabetes are more prone to foot ailments, including neuropathy, injury and vascular disease. If you need help with diabetic foot care management in Toronto, visit your local foot clinic and receive… Continue reading 4 Tips For Foot Care When You Have Diabetes—Advice From A Foot Doctor