According to research carried out by The Sage Group in November 2013 approximately 50% of patients suffering from a diabetic foot ulcer (DFU) were also suffering from peripheral artery disease (PAD). This was a significant find since research revealed that DFU with PAD is quite different concerning location, morbidity, severity, mortality and costs. Consequently, experts concluded that […]

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, […]

Diabetes affects many parts of the body, including the nerves, heart, brain, kidneys and skin. Healthy people experience similar skin problems, but those with diabetes are at a higher risk. From blisters and diabetic wounds to dry skin and reddish or brown patches, there are numerous warning signs you could be suffering from a diabetes-related […]

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 […]

Neuropathy is a complication of diabetes that can cause nerve damage throughout the body. Without treatment, it can lead to infection and potentially amputation of the affected area. Around 50% of people with diabetes have some form of nerve damage that causes various health problems and impacts their quality of life. Fortunately, neuropathy isn’t inevitable and controlling […]

Diabetes is a condition that is estimated to affect more than 529 million people worldwide yet, surprisingly, many people don’t realise that the condition extends way beyond physical symptoms and can significantly impact mental health. Understanding Diabetic Neuropathy High blood sugar is the thing that comes to mind when most people consider diabetes. But were you aware […]

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 […]