Diabetics are prone to a range of foot problems. Foot ulcers, varicose veins, pain, redness, swelling, irritation, foot corns, bunions, etc are few of the many symptoms a diabetic tends to face. A research conducted by International Diabetes Federation revealed that a diabetic is gets their lower limb or part of their lower limb amputated […]
Athletes must maintain a healthy habit to improve their performance and break their personal records. But what if you are misguided about certain habits and they bear the opposite effect on your performance. Here are some things that you may be doing wrong. It can either ruin your performance or make you prone to sport […]
Diabetes in The World Diabetes has taken over the world like a viral fever. The number of diabetics keeps increasing every year at an alarming rate. Studies show that there were around 108 million diabetics in 1980 and by the time it was 2014, the count raised to 422 million. In just 24 years the […]
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, […]
