Foot ulcers are cracks on the surface of the skin. They are dangerous because they expose the layers beneath. It is reported among at least 15% of diabetics around the world. Foot ulcers usually occur beneath the foot but it can also occur between the toes, ankles, etc. They may seem peripheral and harmless, however, […]
Did you know that foot injuries comprises of 5-10% of injuries triathletes report on a frequent basis? We have 26 bones and 33 joints in our feet but even a minor foot infection or joint pain can affect your overall performance. This means that foot care must be an important part of your everyday routine […]
Diabetes has been around for a very long time. It was first diagnosed in India around 400 – 500 AD and the name was first coined together as Diabetes Mellitus by Thomas Willis in the 1600s. Though times have changed and diabetes has become easier to manage, a disease as old as diabetes has picked […]
Diabetes is not only scary for the person diagnosed with it but also for those near and dear to the person with diabetes. Sometimes it can be really difficult if your loved one has diabetes because you don’t know how to show them love and support without hovering over them. We have a few tips […]
Different shoes are useful for different purposes. If you are a professional athlete or if you are someone who takes your physical agility very seriously, you must invest on shoes that are specific to the kind of sport you indulge in. Also, if you have specific foot problems (like ankle problems or flat feet), it […]
Every year, there is an increase in type 1 by 1.8% and type 2 diabetes by 4.8%. This means that more people are being affected by diabetes every year and diabetes in children is not unheard of. Earlier, it was believed that children only get Type 1 diabetes, but recently there is an increase in […]
Food labels can be misleading. For instance, something that is said to be ‘healthy’ may be loaded with artificial colours, flavours, trans fats and sugars. Diabetics and athletes look out for healthy options. While diabetics do it to control their raging blood sugar, sports men and women do it to improve their performance. Either ways, […]
Diabetes can be a lonely disease. You may be the only person in your friend circle who has diabetes. It makes you unique but it also makes it difficult to explain to your friends and family certain things about diabetes. So, we have an article for all your friends and family members to help them […]
The summer vacations are near which means that you will soon start to plan holiday trips with your family. As a diabetic, you need to take special precautions so that you have enough equipment for your entire trip. You may be on vacation, but your diabetes will not, so you must always stay on your […]
Eggs? Or no eggs? That is the question. For the longest time, eggs have been notoriously popular among dieticians and nutritionists as being a major source of bad cholesterol and heart disease. Since diabetes causes cholesterol imbalance in the body, diabetics were asked to stay away from eggs altogether. A recent study, on the other […]
