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 [...]
Do Your Feet Smell Worse in the Winter? If you have noticed that your feet smell worse in winter, there may be a valid reason. Shoes and socks trap heat and sweat and encourage bacterial growth. Two bacterial species have been found to be associated with foot odor: Staphylococcus epidermidis [...]
Winter is Coming: How to Recognize Frostbite Toes are especially prone to frostbite, so as temperatures drop, it’s a good time to review the potential signs of this condition. Symptoms include the following: Cold skin initially and a prickling sensation Numbness Red, white, bluish-white or grayish-yellow skin Skin that is [...]
