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…

Diabetes and Foot Ulcers

Diabetes and Foot Ulcers

If you have diabetes, it may feel like you have plenty of other health challenges to manage. Checking your blood sugar levels regularly is one of them. Staying on top of diet and exercise is another. Unfortunately, one of the common complications that can come with this condition is a diabetic foot ulcer. It is a sore or open wound on the foot.

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