Correct footwear is essential to one’s diabetes toolkit. “Elevation of sugar levels in the body leads to break down of the nerve endings and the blood vessels,” says Dr. Glenn Davison, founder of ...

MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - Most people do not understand the importance of proper foot care for diabetics. Diabetics tend to heal slower than the average adult, causing infections to happen quickly. Proper ...

For people with diabetes, foot health is a critical part of overall well-being. Poor circulation, neuropathy (nerve damage), and slower healing can make even small blisters or pressure points ...

Rosa Montes tries on her new diabetic sneakers at a Baylor community clinic in Dallas. Over the past month, Baylor Scott & White Health has been distributing free diabetic shoes to its uninsured, ...

Dr. Metin Yavuz tries on his team's "cooling shoe" in his backyard in Grapevine, TX on June 17, 2020. Nihan Yavuz / Metin Yavuz Scientists at UT Southwestern Medical Center have created “cooling shoes ...

Severe pain, tingling, or a burning sensation in the feet can be early signs of Diabetic Foot, a serious complication of ...

A company that makes therapeutic shoes for diabetics plans to move its operations next month from Owensboro, Kentucky, to Zionsville, creating up to 25 jobs by 2021. The company, Carmel-based Healer ...

Extremities far from the heart are first to be affected by poor circulation. When it comes to diabetes, that can mean trouble for the feet. According to podiatrist Dr. Mike Rushton, co-founder and ...