Controlling Diabetes During the Pandemic If you are diabetic, do not delay care out of fear of COVID exposure. People with Type 2 diabetes are at increased risk of severe illness from the virus that causes COVID-19, but the complications of neglecting foot care can be grave as well and [...]
What Are COVID Toes? While coronavirus patients most commonly have a fever, cough, or shortness of breath, “COVID toes” are another potential sign of a coronavirus infection. COVID toes, which can also be found in fingers, can manifest as swollen spots, or purplish discolorations. Some people also experience blisters, itching, [...]
Flat Feet Flat feet, or pronated feet, occurs when the arches inside of your feet are flattened. Tendons in both your foot and lower leg work together to create arches. When they fail, the fallen arch makes your foot flat. To test for flat feet, you can wet your feet, [...]
Neuromas Neuromas, or pinched nerves, are thickened areas of nerve tissue which cause pain, burning, tingling or numbness. Morton’s neuroma, which occurs between the third and fourth toes, is the most common neuroma. A neuroma can develop when a nerve is compressed or irritated. Potential causes are Wearing shoes with [...]
Fungal Nails Fungal nail infections are a common condition that causes nails to turn yellow, brown or white; thickens nails; or makes them fragile or cracked. Nail fungus is caused by various yeasts or molds in the environment. Anyone is susceptible to fungal nail infections but individuals with nail injuries, [...]
Corns and Calluses Corns and calluses are a buildup of thick skin which develops due to repeated friction, rubbing or irritation on the skin. They typically appear on feet, hands or fingers. Corns are small and round and tend to show up on the tops or sides of toes. Calluses [...]
Hammertoes A hammertoe is a deformity that occurs due to an abnormal bend in the middle joint of the toe. Improper fitting shoes, trauma, foot structure, and certain diseases can cause this condition. There are two types of hammertoes—flexible and rigid. If the affected toe can still be moved at [...]
Foot Wounds and Foot Ulcers Foot ulcers are a type of wound or open sore that will not heal properly. Diabetes makes you more likely to have these wounds but circulation issues, foot deformities, irritation and trauma can cause them as well. High blood sugar, or blood glucose, in diabetics [...]
Bunions Bunions are bony bumps that form at the base of the big toe joint. Also referred to as “hallux valgus”, bunions are created when bone or tissue at this joint move out of place. Years of abnormal movements and pressure on the joint make this disorder progressively worse. Bunions [...]
Are You a “Low-Risk” Diabetic Patient? Don’t Neglect Your Foot Care. A foot care regime is necessary for all diabetic patients, including those who are low risk. The National Institute of Health and Clinical Excellence defines low-risk patients as those that have “normal sensation” and “palpable”, or able to be [...]
