Diabetic ulcers on the foot can affect people with both type 1 and type 2 diabetes, occurring when the skin breaks down and skin layers beneath become exposed. These slow-healing wounds can become a serious health issue because they carry a high risk of infection, which may spread to the bone. Generally, antibiotics are effective, […]

PAD or Peripheral Artery Disease affects 1 in 20 Americans and is a common circulatory problem. It occurs when severely narrowed arteries cause a reduction in blood flow to the limbs – Usually the legs. This, in turn, causes symptoms like leg pain, muscle pain or muscle cramping where the severity can vary from a […]

Blisters on the feet are typically caused by ill-fitting shoes rubbing against the skin or from the pressure of walking or running long distances. However, if you’re living with diabetes, a minor foot problem such as this can quickly escalate and turn into a painful, infected wound known as a diabetic foot ulcer, which can […]

Diabetic wound infections are common and preventable occurrences that increase the risk of amputation. According to the American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA), approximately 15% of diabetic patients develop a diabetic foot ulcer and six per cent of those will be hospitalized due to wound infection or other complications. As with every other type of infection, […]

A foot ulcer is one of the most common and serious complications for people with diabetes, occurring in approximately 15% of patients, according to the American Podiatric Medical Association. Diabetic ulcers on the foot can occur in anyone with type 1 and type 2 diabetes and refer to an open sore on the foot, usually […]

Following any wound, the body’s immune system kicks into action. It sends blood clotting factors and other blood products to repair the injury and white blood cells to stop infections from taking hold. However, for a person with diabetes, the wound healing process is often slower. Poor circulation leads to decreased blood flow and oxygen […]

Typically, varicose veins are distinguished as unsightly blemishes just beneath the surface of the skin and while not always painful, it’s easy to ignore them hoping they will simply go away. The problem is that when left untreated, they can cause a whole host of varicose vein problems. It’s true that most cases of varicose […]

Diabetic ulcers on the foot are sores formed below the ankle as a result of a break in the skin that exposes layers underneath. Approximately one in four people with diabetes will develop at least one foot ulcer following diagnosis, and they’re responsible for more hospital admissions than any other diabetic complication. Diabetic foot ulcers typically start with an […]

Even when we aren’t particularly active, our legs certainly are. They allow us to move while providing bodily support. In fact, it’s estimated that every time we walk, our legs have to withstand between 2-3 times our body weight. It’s no wonder then that leg pain is incredibly common. According to an extensive 2019 study […]