Understanding Diabetic Neuropathy: Symptoms, Causes, and Management Tips

Understanding Diabetic Neuropathy: Symptoms, Causes, and Management Tips

In honor of Diabetes Awareness Month, Desert Podiatric Medical Specialists is here to outline a common complication of diabetes: Diabetic Neuropathy. Read on to explore what diabetic neuropathy is, how it develops, and tips for managing it: What Is Diabetic Neuropathy? Diabetic neuropathy refers to nerve damage caused by prolonged high blood sugar (glucose) levels…

3 Tips to Prevent Ingrown Toenails

3 Tips to Prevent Ingrown Toenails

Having excessively curved toenails is largely hereditary, but the likelihood they develop into a painful ingrown toenail can be mitigated with three simple steps. Try these 3 excellent tips for preventing ingrown toenails:  1)   Perform regular foot inspections—You can notice preliminary signs of a potential ingrown toenail problem during a foot inspection. Initial redness and oozing at…

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