Many can’t wait to discard heavier layers for lighter clothing with warmer days, such as shorts, sandals, and t-shirts. But it’s also time to get your feet in the best shape, which is particularly important if you have diabetes. Because March 23 was...
The holiday season can already be pretty exhausting on its own. Family gatherings. Office parties. Kids’ Christmas programs. Gift shopping. Traveling. Meal preparing. It goes on and on.If you live with the effects of diabetes, the holidays can be even more of a...
November is National Diabetes Awareness Month. If you or someone you love is currently living with a diabetes diagnosis, it’s a great time to take a few moments to reflect on this question: Do you have a diabetic foot care plan? You see, when it comes to diabetes,...
How does diabetes affect feet? Diabetes can cause extensive damage and distress throughout the entire body, especially when the disease is not well controlled. Over the long term, consistently high levels of sugar in the blood can contribute to a range of...
What you eat affects your health. This is a no-brainer, of course—people have always known that. Your body needs food for energy to function, much less repair itself from injuries and fight off diseases. When you put unhealthy things into your body, it cannot function...
There are two forms of treatment: one that addresses a problem, and one that helps keep a problem from developing. Think about a car. You can get treatment for a rust spot that has developed, or you can treat your car with regular washing and anti-corrosive...
