Apr 25, 2008

Foot Ulcer Treatment Linked to Death from Cancer

Tara Dairman

The prescription gel becaplermin (brand name Regranex), which is used to treat foot ulcers and leg ulcers, is being investigated for a possible link to increased cancer risk in people with diabetes.

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Apr 09, 2008

Love Your Feet

David Spero

As a Diabetes Self-Management reader, you are probably already expert on foot care. But a short reminder course can’t hurt. Foot pain is one of the most common symptoms of diabetes. It can be a warning sign of serious circulation or nerve problems that, if ignored, could lead to loss of use of the foot. Fortunately, foot pain can almost always be prevented, improved, and usually eliminated completely. So it’s worth reviewing.

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Mar 10, 2008

Diabetes and Skin Care (Part 2)

Amy Campbell

Last week (in "Diabetes and Skin Care [Part 1]"), we looked at several kinds of skin conditions that can affect people with diabetes. This week, we’ll take a closer look at ways to help keep your skin in tip-top condition. Skin health is important not just so that you can look good, but also because it can prevent problems from forming, such as infections.

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Dec 07, 2007

If the Shoe Fits…

Tara Dairman

Are you sure that the shoes you wear are the right size for your feet? A recent study suggests that a large proportion of people with diabetes may be wearing the wrong size shoes, potentially exposing themselves to foot injuries that could lead to complications such as foot ulcers and amputation.

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Jul 17, 2007

Tales of Hyperglycemia, Procrastination, and a Full Moon

Jan Chait

How has my diabetes week gone? Don’t ask! While my blood glucose has been better than it had been for a couple of months, lack of maintenance on my feet resulted in some minor surgery, and attempts to keep a glucose sensor from coming loose led to me mooning the neighbor’s house. (Hopefully, said neighbor wasn’t looking out the window at the time.)

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Jun 05, 2007

Article of the Week: Foot Care: Drugstore Do’s and Don’t’s

Tara Dairman

Jan 19, 2007

Taking Foot Temperature Helps Prevent Ulcers

Tara Dairman

Nov 10, 2006

Joslin Launches Free Online Diabetes Videos

Tara Dairman

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