Learn the 5 strategies that reduce diabetes-related amputation risk, from proper foot examinations and self-monitoring to ...

Black and Latin American diabetics are four times as likely to need amputations than white ... are about three times more likely to lose a foot to diabetes than women, "possibly because of ...

The Libertines guitarist shared a harrowing insight into his diagnosis, even admitting that he was told to stay off his feet ...

Unmanaged diabetes can lead to amputations, usually of the toes, feet, or legs. Causes include reduced blood flow or peripheral neuropathy. Managing your blood sugar may help prevent it.

The former Libertines frontman said he had been diagnosed with the lifelong condition last year, and was told earlier this ...

Historically, orthopedic surgeons have managed diabetic foot complications through local debridement, antibiotics, and amputation. In the last 20 years, the goals of diabetic foot surgery have ...

Diabetes can mean double trouble for your ... There's nothing small-potatoes about a potential foot amputation. 6. Stay soft, but dry. Your skin may be dry and cracked because of high glucose ...

Pete Doherty has revealed living with type 2 diabetes has forced him to make a major lifestyle change - including only ...

Early treatment reduces the risk of gangrene and amputation, which is why awareness about foot conditions in diabetes is important. Prevention is key when it comes to diabetic foot. Checking your ...

Black Americans with diabetes face amputation risks approximately ... the vascular and nerve damage that enables the amputation cascade. When foot problems develop despite preventive measures ...