Diabetes Care. 2013;36(9):2862-2871. 1. The ability to performhemodynamic and anatomic vascular assessment with revascularization, as necessary using both physical examination and handheld Doppler ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . The new guidance is an update to the 2019 International Working Group on the Diabetic Foot guidelines. These ...

FOR more than ten years there has been a tendency to use below-the-knee rather than supracondylar amputation at the New England Deaconess Hospital in the management of diabetic gangrene when more ...

Diabetes mellitus is a condition where the body is unable to control the blood sugar. Normally the body has a good immune system that fights against microbes and invading organisms that may lead to ...

Foot health represents one of the most critical yet frequently overlooked aspects of diabetes management. The combination of vascular changes and nerve damage that often accompanies type 2 diabetes ...

Adherence to treatment is often a concern. Diabetic peripheral neuropathy affects approximately 60-70% of diabetic patients and a total of 347 million people worldwide. 1 This complication is not only ...

Diagnosing VTEs typically involves a combination of medical imaging, including ultrasound, computerized tomography angiogram, echocardiogram and blood tests, along with an evaluation by a health care ...

As a podiatrist, I often view the human body through the lens of the feet. They are our foundation, yet they are often the last place we look when a health crisis begins. For people living with ...

If you have diabetes, you're at higher risk for many related health problems, including foot or leg amputation. That's when you have surgery to remove a limb or a digit like a toe or finger. But you ...

People with diabetes may consider special shoes, or those that offer more padding and arch support. This can become more important for those who experience foot-related complications, including ...

The implementation of an inpatient diabetic foot service should be the goal of all institutions that care for patients with diabetes. The objectives of this team are to prevent problems in patients ...