Category: Diabetic Foot care

Introduction Many people with diabetes can wear compression stockings, but only after an ankle-brachial index (ABI) test and appropriate vascular assessment confirm that compression is suitable. If the leg arteries…

Long working shifts can leave legs swollen after standing, particularly when a job involves staying at a loom, diamond wheel or workstation for many hours. The legs may feel heavy,…

Can People With Diabetes Have Varicose Vein Treatment? Yes. Varicose vein treatment for diabetic patients is usually possible, but diabetes changes the pre-procedure assessment. The important questions are not simply…

A single swollen, warm and painful leg in a person with diabetes needs same-day medical assessment. Two important possibilities are deep vein thrombosis (DVT), a blood clot in a deep…

Sugar me pair dard ho to kya kare? Painkiller lene se pehle dard ka pattern samajhna important hai. Diabetes mein sugar me pair dard kyu hota hai iska answer har…

If you have diabetes and find a blister after garba, do not pop it. Clean around it, cover it with a sterile non-stick dressing, stop dancing barefoot and photograph it.…

Getting to a diabetic foot clinic requires more planning when you have a foot wound, ulcer, swelling, numbness or difficulty walking. A route that is simple for a person who…

Festival and wedding season often means more walking, longer periods of standing, dancing, travelling between venues and wearing footwear that may not be used regularly. For someone with diabetes, these…

Caring for a parent with diabetes often means helping with simple foot care tasks at home. A consistent routine can help a family carer notice changes early and know when…

A diabetic foot wound may develop dead tissue, slough, thick callus or unhealthy tissue around its edges. When this material interferes with wound healing, a clinician may recommend debridement. Debridement…