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Diabetic Ulcers
Diabetic Ulcers
by Scott Anderson • November 12, 2021

A diabetic foot ulcer is an open wound or sore that characteristically appears on the bottom of the feet, near the big toe. Many people with diabetes suffer from these ulcers.

What is Claw Toe?
What is Claw Toe?
by Scott Anderson • October 07, 2021

Claw toe is a common deformity where the toes bend into a claw like position. The toes bend downward and dig into the soles of the shoe and can lead to blisters or calluses on the tops of tips of the toes.

Neuropathy Treatment
Neuropathy Treatment
by Anna Heston • March 04, 2021

The peripheral nerves send messages from your brain and spinal cord back to your hands and feet. However, when these nerves are damaged, the messages become muddled. A person with neuropathy might feel heat, numbness, or pain when there seems to be nothing there to cause these feelings.

What Does Diabetic Foot Pain Feel Like?
What Does Diabetic Foot Pain Feel Like?
by Anna Heston • June 25, 2020

Diabetic foot pain, one symptom of peripheral neuropathy, is a result of damage to the nerves caused by long-term elevated blood sugar levels. Because diabetic foot pain can feel mild at times or can come and go, it's important to really pay attention to how often it is happening, if it is recurring, and if it is affecting your ability to go about your normal routine.