Oct. 13—(StatePoint) Foot ulcers develop in about 15% of the 25 million Americans living with diabetes and are a top cause of hospitalization. These ulcers can lead to serious complications, such as ...

Learn the 7 key Type-2 diabetes symptoms in feet you should never ignore. Detect numbness, tingling, slow-healing wounds, and ...

Podimetrics, a leader in innovative solutions for complex diabetes care, released a new report focused on preventing diabetic ...

Winter can quietly worsen foot problems for people with diabetes, increasing risks of cracks, ulcers and infections. Doctors ...

Performing proactive surgery to adjust the mechanics of the foot, appears to be effective to treat diabetic foot ulcers, a common and debilitating complication of diabetes, without the potential ...

To prevent diabetic foot ulcers, research scientists at The University of Texas at Arlington have developed footwear technology that relieves pressure on areas of the feet that experience high stress ...

Foot sores that don't heal can be a sign of serious health problems. Learn about 5 common diseases that cause painful ulcers and how to spot them early. Foot sores and ulcers are not only a matter of ...

Though they can easily be overlooked, feet are especially at risk of serious complications relating to diabetes. Staying informed about symptoms and preventative care is crucial to treating foot ...

In India, out of 62 million people with diabetes, 25% develop diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs). Of these, 50% become infected and require hospitalisation, and 20% ultimately need amputations. DFUs account ...

A San Francisco-based startup Siren has come up with a fabric that contains microsensors. These are embedded in socks for diabetics. They have released these special socks recently and announced a ...