UFAI Diabetic Foot Conditions Articles Archive

It’s November. Daylight decreases and nights become longer. The weather begins to cool (even in California) and we see the change of seasons. Leaves change color, clothing stores trot out sweaters, jackets and boots, and orange pumpkins crop up around the neighborhood. It’s a season marked with change. Your body also takes notice of the changing weather. Especially your feet, read more »

During my residency training at a veteran’s hospital I met a diabetic patient who informed me that his diabetic father and grandfather both had their legs amputated due to complications from diabetes. The patient was terrified that someday he too would have his leg amputated. I reassured him that his feet were currently fairly healthy and that they would remain read more »

How do you tend to your feet? If you’ve been diagnosed with diabetes, you know that your entire relationship to your body changes. Watching your diet, taking medication, and monitoring your blood sugar – these healthy habits should become a part of your new routine. It’s time to practice optimal diabetic foot care. With diabetes you need to pay special read more »

Diabetes can cause foot ulcers; if left untreated, doctors may decide to remove the affected area. Researchers at the National Physical Laboratory near London are developing a scanning device that can help doctors recognize problem...

Numbness, tingling of the toes or a burning sensation in the feet are collectively known as paresthesia. It can result from many causes, and its significance can vary from trivial to life-threatening. So how can you tell numbness, tingling, and burning that can be safely ignored from that which requires a doctor’s attention? Lack of sensation in the toes or read more »

An estimated 28.9 million American adults have been diagnosed with diabetes. That’s about 12% of the population, and that number is only expected to grow as more and more children are diagnosed at alarming rates. Everyone knows that managing diabetes means adjusting your diet and taking medication. But did you know that checking your feet is just as important as read more »

Diabetes can cause nerve damage and poor blood flow, which can lead to serious foot problems. Learn how to help prevent foot problems by using proper foot care.Read the full article at: www.niddk.nih.gov For people with diabetes it is important to control their blood glucose levels. Foot care and awareness of potential problems are also paramount for optimum diabetic health. Know your feet and let us know what you think!

Diabetic health tracking startup Siren Care has created smart socks that use temperature sensors to detect inflammation -- and therefore injury -- in..

November is National Diabetes Month. Here's to managing your diabetes for a longer healthier life.

It’s summer at last! Time for barbecues, beach bumming, and enjoying sweaty outdoor activities with your favorite friends and family. Now that the sunny days of summer have arrived, the last thing you want to worry about is your chronic illness.