Foot

Types of foot damage from diabetes

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People with diabetes often experience issues with their feet. They are more likely to get foot infections, deformities, and sores. You might be concerned that diabetes will cause you to lose a foot, toe, or leg, or you may know someone who has, but by taking care of your feet daily, you can lessen your … Read more

You should give all animals enough space if you are on foot in the bush | The Citizen

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Most people with an interest in wildlife are well aware how lethal the big five – elephant, lion, rhino, buffalo and leopard – can be and sometimes tend to regard other animal residents of the bush as cute and cuddly. That they can be anything but was horrifying underlined this week, after a 16-month-old toddler … Read more

How to relieve foot numbness

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The nerves in your body form an intricate network connecting the tips of your fingers and toes to your brain and back again. You can suffer numbness or a loss of sensation in one or both of your feet if a nerve that passes to your foot is damaged, blocked, infected, or compressed. Long-lasting or … Read more

3 Things You Can Do at Home To Alleviate Diabetic Foot Pain

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Diabetes comes with many auxiliary conditions, the most prevalent being diabetic neuropathy. Diabetic neuropathy is a condition that causes nerve damage. It’s a maligned condition that often affects people with diabetes. It can especially affect the body’s extremities, wreaking havoc on the hands, legs, and feet. There are also other causes of diabetic foot pain, such as poor circulation. Regardless of the cause, the pain must be addressed. So, what can you do to alleviate diabetic foot pain at home? Read on to find out.

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Best nerve relief cream for foot pain

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Neuropathy is the term for damage to your body’s nerves. You recognize the tingling or mild burning feeling in your hands or feet as a sign. The nerves coming down to those extremities are the longest and most accessible to damage, these places, especially your feet, are frequently targeted. However, at the time, you are … Read more

East Kent Foot Care have moved… – The Paula Carr Diabetes Trust

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The Paula Carr Diabetes Trustees, together with East Kent Foot Care, have been offering free foot screening services for diabetic patients living in East Kent for the last two years. In that time, the service has treated and referred a number of patients to other health care professionals. East Kent Foot Care have now moved … Read more

Diabetes and Foot Health

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This content originally appeared on diaTribe. Republished with permission. By Hope Warshaw Having diabetes puts you at risk for problems with your feet. There are steps you can take to keep your feet healthy as recommended in the latest ADA Standards of Care.​  If you have ever had a foot problem that wreaks havoc with … Read more

Best foot soak for neuropathy

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Peripheral neuropathy is a term for nerve damage that typically affects the hands and feet and can result in numbness, discomfort, and weakness. Peripheral nerve damage can impact how your hands, feet, legs, and arms function since they transmit information from your brain to your arms and legs. Peripheral neuropathy can have several distinct causes, … Read more

5 Common Diabetic Foot Problems To Know About

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Living with diabetes isn’t easy. There are many conditions associated with diabetes you need to be aware of so that you can better protect yourself against them. Note that these conditions aren’t the end of the world and if you know how to cope with them, it will help significantly. Learn more about five common diabetic foot problems you should know about below.

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