If you are diabetic, you know about the importance of caring for your feet. Because diabetes can affect blood circulation, wounds on the foot can be slow to heal, leaving you susceptible to infection and other issues. Caring for any cuts or wounds needs to be a deliberate process, but what are some of the […]
Racial Disparities Still Exist For Diabetic Foot Ulcer Care
A recent evaluation of the landscape of diabetic foot ulcer care in America found that a person’s risk of death or leg amputation are greatly impacted by where they live and the color of their skin. According to the research out of the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, Black patients, particularly […]
5 Summer Foot Care Tips For Diabetics
Taking care of your feet is a year round process, but summer can be especially challenging for your feet. That statement becomes even more amplified if you have diabetes. Summer poses some unique challenges for your feet if you’re a diabetic, so in this blog, we’re going to put a spotlight on those seasonal challenges […]
Diabetes Risk Increases Significantly When Soda is Consumed Daily
Researchers in England discovered that one extra can of soda a day significantly increases a person’s likelihood of developing diabetes in their lifetime. According to their findings, consuming an additional 12 ounces of sugar-sweetened soda a day was associated with a 22% increased risk for developing diabetes, and artificially sweetened soft drinks were even more […]
Exercise Improves Glycemic Control in Diabetics
A study published in Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise found that patients with type 2 diabetes saw a substantial improvement in glycemic control when they added a single, moderate-intensity workout to their daily routine. Method In their study, researchers gathered 60 people afflicted with type 2 diabetes and monitored their glucose levels over […]