That Horrid Amputation
The following was previously published in the Barbados Advocate. That Horrid Amputation The diabetic foot continues to be a challenge and some believe a burden in our society. Over the years it has been well known that one of the fears of
Diabetes
That Horrid Amputation The diabetic foot continues to be a challenge and some believe a burden in our society. Over the years it has been well known that one of the fears of the average diabetic is amputation. Why is this a
Diabetic Ulcer
Diabetic foot ulcer is one of the major complications of Diabetes mellitus. It occurs in 15% of all patients with diabetes and precedes 84% of all lower leg amputations. Major increase in mortality among diabetic patients, observed over the past
Charcot Foot
Charcot's foot is a complication of diabetes that almost always occurs in those with neuropathy (nerve damage). When neuropathy is present, the bones in the foot become weakened and can fracture easily, even without there being any major trauma. As
Diabetic Foot Care
Are you really serious, are amputations a trend or a fate? Are we looking for sympathy because we are amputated or is it we just think it will never happen to us? If we want to start saving our feet we
Let’s Talk About Feet – The Numb Foot
By Simone McConnie, BSC Pod Med (UK) Podiatrist in private practice, Barbados As a rule we grow up knowing that when something hurts we know something is wrong. But with diabetes this is not the case. Numb feet are a