Many people with diabetes may wear poorly-fitting shoes, leaving them at risk of infection and even amputation. In a study published in the International Journal of Clinical Practice, Dundee ...
If you have a severe diabetes-related foot condition, Medicare Part B covers the supply and fitting of certain therapeutic shoes once every calendar year. You get the same coverage if you’re a ...
DENVER (CBS4) It's estimated that 1 in 3 Americans have a condition called pre-diabetes, that means the person is showing symptoms of diabetes, but doesn't officially have the disease. Most people ...
If you have diabetes, your shoe wardrobe may need a makeover -- and we're talking shoe size, not footwear fashion. Only one in three adults with diabetes wears shoes that fit properly, a new British ...
Diabetes impacts many areas of the body, and the feet are no exception. There is a serious risk of amputation due to the underlying neurological and circulatory issues created by severe diabetes. Many ...
The study, by a team at the University of Dundee, included 100 diabetes patients, ages 24 to 89, who had their feet examined and measured while they were sitting and standing. The researchers found ...