Itching (also known as pruritus) is a common symptom of diabetes, a chronic condition characterized by high blood sugar. Diabetic itching can be caused by dry skin, poor blood circulation, or certain ...

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 ...

Whether you've got high arches or flat feet, a podiatrist knows how to help you pick out the best running shoes by foot type. board-certified podiatrist, foot surgeon, and founder of Fix Your Feet ...

The A1C test measures a person’s average blood glucose or blood sugar levels over the past 3 months. An A1C reading of over 5.6% may be a cause for concern, but this will depend on various ...

But if you need to be out and about, the right shoes are the key to minimizing pain and preventing your condition from worsening. With that in mind, we asked two podiatrists to help us find the ...

Blurry vision can be an early warning sign of diabetes. It's also a sign of advanced diabetic eye disease. If blood sugar goes uncontrolled, diabetes causes progressive damage to structures in the ...

Diabetic neuropathy refers to nerve damage that develops gradually and is caused by long-term high blood sugar levels. While there’s no cure, managing blood sugar levels can slow its progression ...

A person with diabetes needs to consider the contents of their meals carefully. For the most part, eating bananas in moderation is safe for people with diabetes. Bananas grow on plants that can ...

With seeds to sow and plants to care for, why not garden in comfort and treat your feet to a pair of gardening shoes? Practical and easy to slip on and off, they're ideal for wearing through the ...

Shoes with teeth. Shoes with soles at right angles. Shoes made from two shoes. Shintaro Yamamoto is the footwear Dr. Frankenstein behind them all. By Jacob Gallagher Like the tagline of a horror ...