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Diabetic Foot Care with Peppermint Pedango by Pure Pro

Diabetes and Feet

A daily foot care regimen is essential for people with Diabetes. Dianna Dapkins, creator of Pure Pro and massage therapist, shares some daily care tips and basic massage techniques using Peppermint Pedango. Pure Pro Peppermint Pedango smooths the skin, nourishing it to prevent cracks. Dianna’s handmade, powerful Activated Arnica extract works to naturally increase circulation [...]

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Diabetic foot care?

Diabetes and Feet

Here is a real lame question. I’m new to the diabetic world and I was told I should take very good care of my feet. There are some areas that need a bit of looking at, on the heel for one. My question is; before I apply the flexitol, Can I wear my diabetic socks [...]

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diabetic foot care

Diabetes and Feet

The correct way of caring the feet when having diabetic foot problems. Ways of minimizing severe damage to the feet when having high blood sugar problems.
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Related PostsDiabetic foot care?Here is a real lame question. I’m new to the diabetic world and I was told I should take very good…Check out these Diabetic Foot [...]

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The nerves in my mother’s heels have been “eaten” by diabetes. Her feet are in good conditon though.

Diabetes and Feet

Also, it has eaten the nerves in her middle finger. How serious is this and what are the chances it will spread? Is there a way to prevent it from spreading and will her heel and middle finger ever heal?
The above answers are correct but she must also be very careful in regards to injuries [...]

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How do diabetes affect your feet?

Diabetes and Feet

I was dianogised with gestasional diabetes when I was pregnant with my son 4 years ago. And now I have adult diabetes type 2 and I haven't been paying close attention to it, until just recently. I have started getting weaker no energy and tonight I have noticed both of my toe nails [...]

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Diabetes Foot Exam

Diabetes and Feet

One in four people with diabetes will develop foot problems that require treatment. You can develop different types of foot problems, but all can lead to serious complications if left untreated. Richard A. Jackson, M. D., of the Joslin Clinic at the Joslin Diabetes Center, explains regular foot exams are important to people with diabetes.
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New Ways To Diagnose Neuropathy

Diabetes and Feet

With an aging population and more diabetics, neuropathy is on the rise. Here is the latest news.

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Tips for Older Diabetics to Prevent Foot Amputation

Diabetes and Feet

Senior citizens with diabetes have an alarmingly high occurence of foot amputation. 
Take steps to prevent this now, with sensible tips every member of the family should know.  A healthier senior is happier, as is the rest of the family.

Keep blood sugar levels within normal.  This will help prevent diabetic neuropathy.
Keep circulation to the feet optimal:  [...]

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what are the problems of swollen feet in type 1 diabetes?

Diabetes and Feet

I've had type 1 diabetes for about 4 month and am on insulin injections twice daily. The last couple of days my feet have been sore and today when i got up my feet and ankles were swollen as well as sore. Lastly, my toenails have become very thick, brittle and of a yellow colour. [...]

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How Charcot Foot Develops

Diabetes and Feet

Charcot Foot is an unfortunate condition that is the outcome of a chain of events.

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The Stages of Diabetic Neuropathy

Diabetes and Feet

Unfortunately, Diabetes and Neuropathy go hand in  hand.  Neuropathy in diabetics is the prime factor in loss of toes and feet. The term neuropathy means a loss of sensation; it can also describe altered sensation.  Here we are referring to neuropathy of the feet.

There are 5 phases associated with Neoropathy.  They are listed here [...]

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Diabetes Information

Diabetes and Feet

Recommended health care information and healthy recipes; all intended to help you manage your life in the easiest ways possible.
Foot!

This must-read book effectively merges two unique perspectives on foot care – prevention and treatment – into one clear, concise,and comprehensive resource.
FOOT! 

is written in easy-to-understand language, and contains more than 200 photographs and [...]

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Diabetes Foot Care Videos

Diabetes and Feet

Here is vital information for diabetics in a video format:
1. Introduction; why diabetes control helps foot health.

Picture of a diabetic foot ulcer:

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2.  Diabetic foot exam; stress on diabetic neuropathy and circulation issues, and the effects of smoking on diabetics.
 

It cannot be stressed enough how dangerous smoking is.  This is the toe of [...]

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How Diabetics Can Choose Shoes To Protect Your Feet

Diabetes and Feet

Choosing shoes to protect diabetic feet is extremely important.  There should be plenty of room in the toe box, and no rough edges or anything that can chafe the skin.
Watch this surprising video about how many diabetics do not know they have the  wrong sized shoes:

Ideally, shoe stores could offer foot-measuring services. The smart [...]

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Do Diabetics Benefit From Foot Cream?

Diabetes and Feet

The statistics on diabetics are alarming: over 1.5 million Americans a year are diagnosed with diabetes. According to DiabetesAtWork.org diabetics’ health care costs $5-$6 per person for every dollar spent on non-diabetics’ health care.
What would help? According to the CDC , good preventive practices can lower amputation rates [...]

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Swelling of feet with gestational diabetes?

Diabetes and Feet

Im 35 weeks pregnant and have gestational diabetes. My feet and hands have been swellin gup but usually go down when i wake up in the morning. This morning they look like they did when i went to sleep. Now they are even bigger. Should i worry about Preeclampsia?
My feet were so swollen the last [...]

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