There are various ways of classifying diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs). Some guidelines refer to a staged system ranging from stage 1 — no symptoms and no risk — to stage 6, where treatment can no longer ...
Diagnosing VTEs typically involves a combination of medical imaging, including ultrasound, computerized tomography angiogram, echocardiogram and blood tests, along with an evaluation by a health care ...
A large population-based study found that adults with type 2 diabetes (T2D) who start treatment with sodium–glucose ...
Despite being an underrecognized issue in both clinical practice and policy, a recent study found the 3-year recurrence rate for diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs) and the reintervention rate for chronic ...
You probably check your feet for cuts, blisters, or fungal infections, but there’s an unusual warning sign hiding in your feet that could indicate developing diabetes long before your blood sugar ...
Guest: Michelle Diss (Nurse Practitioner). HealthLine is a fast paced show that keeps you informed of the latest developments in the worlds of medicine, health and wellness. Since January of 1996, ...
By Shreoshree Chakrabarty: Diabetes can lead to serious foot problems due to nerve damage and poor circulation. According to the American Diabetes Association, 1 in 5 diabetics hospitalised are there ...