Swollen feet and ankles can be an early warning sign of diabetes-related health issues. Diabetes, a chronic condition characterized by high blood sugar levels, can lead to a variety of complications ...

Diabetes is one of the leading causes of foot complications and understanding how it affects your feet is crucial for ...

Type 2 diabetes is the result of insulin resistance, when the hormone that enables sugar to be converted into energy doesn't work. This means with every bite of food you take, sugar builds up in the ...

Most patients suffering from diabetes complain of swelling in the feet and legs. The main reason for this problem is improper blood circulation due to damaged blood capillaries, as a result of ...

Medically reviewed by Katrina Carter, DPT Swollen feet and ankles can be caused by standing too long, excess salt, and pregnancy.Heart failure can cause fluid buildup, leading to swollen feet and ...

(StatePoint) Foot ulcers develop in about 15% of the 25 million Americans living with diabetes and are a top cause of hospitalization. These ulcers can lead to serious complications, such as infection ...

DIABETES is understood as a lifelong condition that wreaks havoc on the nervous system, and abnormally high blood sugar levels are at the root of the problem. Three signs that levels need correcting ...

From 2006 to 2010, more than 1 million patients went to the emergency department for diabetes-related foot complications, and 10.5 percent of those involved an amputation, according to a new study ...

Orthopedic providers at University of Utah Health are part of a team of internationally renowned experts who specialize in foot and ankle care. As part of an academic medical center, we work to remain ...