Awareness on Diabetic Neuropathy: Prevention and Management

Awareness on Diabetic Neuropathy: Prevention and Management

Big news! 👟✨ We’ve teamed up with DARCO to bring you 25% off the POGO shoe? Want to keep walking strong and prevent ulcers before they start? Visit darcodirect.com/product/pogo/ and use our exclusive code FootFiles25 at checkout to save 25% off your pair. Welcome to another enlightening episode of the Diabetic Foot Files, where Dr. G delves into the critical topic of diabetic neuropathy. This often overlooked complication affects millions, silently causing nerve damage due to prolonged high blood sugar levels in individuals with diabetes. In this episode, we explore the various types of neuropathy, highlighting peripheral neuropathy's impact on feet and legs, and discuss symptoms like tingling, numbness, and worsening pain at night. Take control of your foot health with the Diabetic Foot Files Tracker—download now for just $1.99 and start monitoring pain, wounds, referrals, and daily care like a pro! https://gdhutche.gumroad.com/l/diabeticfoottracker Dr. G shares real-life stories, including the cautionary tale of Robert, whose untreated neuropathy led to severe infection and amputation. Listeners will gain valuable insights into daily preventive measures such as the 60-second foot check, the importance of proper footwear, and maintaining controlled blood sugar levels to minimize damage. Join us as we discuss medical therapies, including medications and innovative treatments, aiming to manage symptoms and protect against further decline. The episode reinforces the necessity of regular medical check-ups and educates on how vigilance in foot care can act as a powerful defense against serious complications.

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Understanding Undermining- Unseen, unexpected and unforgiving : The Truth Behind “Doctor Made My Wound Bigger” — Understanding Undermining

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15 Aug 19min

Teeth in the Tide- When the Ocean Bites: Barracuda Strike and Diabetic Foot Danger

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15 Aug 22min

Forgotten Infection Friday- Madura Foot: The Silent, Years-Long Infection Hiding in Plain Sight

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15 Aug 33min

LIMBWatch Series: Dr. Andrew JM Boulton, MD, DSc (Hon), FACP, FICP, FRCP-The Man Who Changed Diabetic Foot Care Dr. Andrew Boulton on Neuropathy, Prevention & Saving Limbs Worldwide

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10 Aug 46min

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9 Aug 22min

Why Your Healed Wound Still Feels Tight — What Causes Tight Skin After Diabetic Foot Wounds

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