Diabetes-related foot conditions (DFRC) profoundly and negatively affect patient-reported outcomes and experience. Limited evidence suggests that this differs by ethnicity. Conducted by Patrick ...

Diabetes silently affects millions globally, often progressing without obvious symptoms until it creates life-altering complications. Among the most severe outcomes is the risk of foot or leg ...

People with diabetes are prone to developing skin problems, such as skin sores or a leg rash, often as a result of high blood sugar levels. In fact, some skin problems can be warning signs of diabetes ...

Diabetes can affect nerve function. Regularly checking the body for signs such as bruises, tingling, and cuts is important.

As a podiatrist, I often view the human body through the lens of the feet. They are our foundation, yet they are often the last place we look when a health crisis begins. For people living with ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. Jennifer O’Dell, a nurse practitioner at 901 ...

Previous studies have indicated that 5 percent of the individuals in the US with diabetic foot ulcers need a major leg amputation. Most individuals fear leg amputation more than death. However, the ...

MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Medical professionals say saving a leg could also save your life. Members of the Florida-based non-profit group “Save a Leg, Save a Life Foundation” held a screening clinic this ...

Winter represents an additional challenge for people with diabetes, especially when it comes to maintaining foot health. Low temperatures and humidity can increase the risks of foot ulcers, infection, ...

Editor's note: Part one of a five-part USA TODAY series revealing why America hasn't solved its long struggle with Type 2 diabetes. For chef Robin Ray, newly married with young stepchildren, the ...