VIENNA — Clinicians should stop telling visually impaired patients with diabetes to "ask family and friends" to examine their feet, because "most people don't want…that," says one expert in the field.

Even if you haven’t really suffered from any diabetic complications, it is advised to check your feet on a weekly basis to detect any diabetes related symptoms of feet problems. Any loss of sensation ...

Now considered an essential part of quality care for patients with diabetes, the clinical foot exam is a key component of preventative care. Conducting regular foot exams every six months can reduce ...

INDIANAPOLIS — Nearly every night of the week, you'll find Robert James at a sporting event, cheering on one of his 11 grandchildren. "They're all very active in gymnastics, volleyball, cheerleading, ...

My goal as a podiatrist is to prevent my diabetic patients from being hospitalized due to a foot problem. Foot problems are the number one reason diabetics are hospitalized each year — and the number ...

People with diabetes should have their feet checked at least once a year. Foot complications are relatively common, with foot ulcers alone affecting up to 1 in 10 people with diabetes, and need to be ...

(StatePoint) November is Diabetes Awareness Month and a good time to brush up on proper foot care. “Diabetes can cause nerve damage and poor circulation that puts people at risk for a wide range of ...

Diabetic foot is a serious, common condition that affects about half of those with diabetes. Key symptoms of diabetic foot include tingling and numbness in the feet, calluses, and peeling skin.

No, a podiatrist cannot diagnose diabetes — but they may be able to look for signs of the condition during their assessment. Podiatrists are foot specialists, and they can assess some of your symptoms ...