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Diabetic foot care

Soleful Struggles: Managing Heel Pain in Individuals Living with Diabetes

Soleful Struggles: Managing Heel Pain in Individuals Living with Diabetes

November is Diabetes Awareness Month. Having diabetes along with heel pain can be challenging to treat. Heel pain, which can significantly impact an individual's quality of life. Heel pain in diabetics can stem from various causes, and understanding these factors is crucial for effective management and relief. 

Dr. K's Tips for Keeping Your Feet Healthy with Diabetes

Dr. K's Tips for Keeping Your Feet Healthy with Diabetes

November is Diabetes Awareness Month. According to the CDC website, more than 37 million people in the United States have diabetes, and 1 in 5 of them don’t know they have it. 96 million US adults - over a third - have prediabetes, and more than 8 in 10 of them don’t know they have it. Diabetes is the 7th leading cause of death in the United States and may be underreported.

Do Your Burning Feet Keep You from Falling Asleep?

Do Your Burning Feet Keep You from Falling Asleep?

The first question I ask patients when they come to me with diabetic peripheral neuropathy is “Do you have trouble falling asleep due to your feet?”