Feet First with Diabetes

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If you live with diabetes you are at a higher risk of experiencing problems with your feet. This is because diabetes can damage the nerves and blood supply in your extremities, specifically your legs and feet. Nerve damage makes it hard to feel sensation in your feet which means you might not...
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Peripheral Neuropathy: Everything You Need to Know

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Approximately 20-50% of people with diabetes say they experience painful peripheral neuropathy. Pain associated with diabetic neuropathy can be very severe and it is notoriously difficult to manage. If you are affected by the condition you will know that it can impact on day to day activities as well as your sleep....
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Diabetes and Feet: 5 Ways to Take Care of Them

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Taking care of your feet when you have diabetes is extremely important. Diabetes-related foot complications are one of the most common reasons for hospital admissions among people with diabetes, and foot complications can lead to amputations. Every year in Australia there are more than 4,400 amputations because of diabetes. It’s a scary...
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