More than 50 per cent of hospital admissions for diabetes are for diabetic foot ulcers (DFU), which lead to a five-time increase in the cost of diabetes treatment and more importantly cause lower limb ...

A news study published in JAMA has determined that daily application of 2% chlorhexidine wipes for foot hygiene in diabetic ...

Texas has one of the highest rates of diabetes in the country, with more than 2.7 million Texans diagnosed with the condition. About one in six people in San Antonio have type 2 diabetes, and a third ...

A clinical pathway developed to guide treatment of diabetic foot ulcers reduced the number of major amputations and shortened hospital stays.

Two weeks after getting his foot amputated, LaVar Ball is active on social media but is yet to share any details about his ...

Diabetic foot is a common complication of diabetes and is the commonest reason for leg amputation, apart from traumatic causes. Though any diabetic person can de­velop diabetic foot ulcers it’s ...

Early treatment reduces the risk of gangrene and amputation, which is why awareness about foot conditions in diabetes is important. Prevention is key when it comes to diabetic foot. Checking your ...

The British singer has revealed that he’s at risk of having his toes amputated due to his struggles with type 2 diabetes. Doherty has been touring Europe with The Libertines ... his doctor has advised ...

A Canadian Podiatrist is in Belize, providing training to community healthcare workers on how they can identify red flags in diabetic patients based on their foot health.

The transmetatarsal amputation for distal gangrene of the foot has proved a valuable procedure and one responsible for the salvage of many legs. Arterial reconstruction in the diabetic patient is ...

The Ministry of Health and Wellness is continuing to provide free healthcare services for individuals suffering from foot ...