Footwear selection requires careful consideration, with properly fitted diabetic shoes and inserts providing pressure redistribution and protection. Custom orthotics may be necessary for those ...

Diabetic amyotrophy is a rare complication of diabetes that impacts the nerves in the lower body, especially the hip and thigh. It can cause weakness, muscle loss, and debilitating pain, making it ...

In Africa, one Rwandan entrepreneur has found a way to upcycle the rubber to create fashionable footwear. While studying creative design at the University of Rwanda, Kevine Kagirimpundu felt she ...

Antibiotic Exposure in Infancy May Boost Type 1 Diabetes Risk Mar. 25, 2025 — Exposure to antibiotics during a key developmental window in infancy can stunt growth of insulin-producing cells in ...

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The cause of diabetic blisters is unknown. Many lesions appear with no known injury. Wearing shoes that don’t fit well can cause blisters. The fungal infection Candida albicans is another common ...

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A sweet, fruity odor from your breath may indicate ketoacidosis, an acute complication of diabetes. An odor of ammonia may be associated with kidney disease, which can sometimes be linked to diabetes.

This makes them a high source of protein for people with diabetes. Eggs are a suitable food for people with diabetes. Having a low glycemic index score means that they have less of an effect on a ...

You can find out more information on how to identify which one you are on Mayo Clinic. There are several categories of shoes to support these different arches, including wide, neutral, support ...

Diabetes describes a group of metabolic diseases characterized by high blood sugar levels. Diabetes can be caused by the pancreas not producing insulin (type 1 diabetes) or by insulin resistance ...

While this may make them preferable to more sugary options, diet soda has links to weight gain and metabolic syndrome, which can worsen diabetes or increase the risk of developing type 2.