Medically reviewed by Adam H. Kaplan, DPM Foot problems run the gamut from blisters caused by wearing the wrong shoes to ...

which increases the risk of developing conditions such as diabetic ulcers. Blurry vision can be one of the first symptoms of diabetes. High levels of glucose in your eyes can cause the lens in ...

Doctors don’t know the exact cause of type 1 diabetes. Family history of type 1 diabetes is considered a risk factor. According to the American Diabetes Association: If a man has type 1 diabetes ...

Fraternal Order of Eagles Diabetes Research Center (E.D.A.), University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine, Iowa City. For Sources of Funding and Disclosures, see page 1515. Corresponding to: E. Dale ...

According to Dr. Fernando Peña, orthopedic surgeon and co-founder of Julieta Barcelona, the key to a truly comfortable heel lies in proper construction and support. “The shoe should feel ...

But four years after finding a small ulcer between her tongue and gum, Clare sadly passed away from mouth cancer at the age of just 23. Pat and Colin Jones (middle) had never heard of mouth cancer ...

Diabetic neuropathy is a polyneuropathy because of the damage to the peripheral nerve fibers. A triad of neuropathies has been identified − motor, sensory, and autonomic − all of which have ...

An esophageal ulcer is a sore produced by erosion of the protective mucosal layer that lines the esophagus. The esophagus is a muscular tube that connects the mouth to the stomach. In people with ...

Dizziness can occur in relation to type 2 diabetes due to low or high blood sugar, diabetes medications, or dehydration. A doctor can help determine the cause and how to manage or treat it.

ulcers, and ultimately, amputation. People with diabetes must have an annual foot exam to check for neuropathy, while those with neuropathy need more frequent foot exams. A healthcare professional ...

The health department in Victoria has issued an alert for Buruli Ulcer, the bacterial skin infection that can damage soft tissue and cause serious disfigurements, the New York Post reported.