by Jake McDowall | May 12, 2023 | Diabetic Foot, General Podiatry, Uncategorized
Diabetes is a chronic, metabolic condition that affects millions of people worldwide and can have serious implications on foot health. At ProHealth Podiatry, we play a crucial role in the comprehensive care and management of individuals with Diabetes. In this blog...
by Aadila Dada | Nov 24, 2022 | Children's Feet, Diabetic Foot, General Podiatry
Studies have determined that socks do play a part in redistributing pressure beneath the feet. Pressure can be adjusted or distributed more evenly through choice of the material or the weave as well as the thickness and padding of the sock. Socks can also be...
by Aadila Dada | Jul 27, 2022 | Diabetic Foot
15 Tips and Facts for People Living with Diabetes: Remember the four T’s for diagnosisToiletThirstyTiredThinnerHypoglycaemia is known as low blood sugarSymptoms Include: Difficulty TalkingSeizuresConfusionClumsiness/ShakinessHungerSweatingWeaknessLoss of Consciousness...
by precedence | Jul 20, 2021 | Diabetic Foot
Diabetes Educators assist people living with diabetes to- Know what to do, Know how to do it, Want to do it, Be able to do it and Recognise when to seek assistance. Diabetes Educators help people living with diabetes make informed health choices, include exercise into...
by Aadila Dada | Apr 29, 2021 | Diabetic Foot
As a diabetic you must look after your feet, and to manage your feet properly it is important to have your feet assessed on a regular basis by a qualified podiatrist. There are several aspects of a diabetic assessment and below is an outline of the main tests and...
by Aadila Dada | Apr 22, 2021 | Diabetic Foot
As a diabetic, there are many tips and hints to help manage and prevent foot complications occurring due to decreased nerve and or vascular function. When there is a loss of sensation due to neuropathy (nerve damage) simple injuries, like the ones listed below can...
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