People who are healthy and take care of their bodies typically see a podiatrist when they have a problem. But for some people — diabetics especially — taking care of their feet is especially important ...

Dr. Jean-Francois Yale, MD, CSPQ, FRCPC, Endocrinologist, creates a story based description on the differences between Type 1 ...

The future of wearable foot technology is promising, however. Devices are becoming smaller, more affordable and easier to use. Innovations like 3D printing now enable customised smart insoles that ...

Birds are chirping, flowers are blooming and spring is in the air. It’s the perfect environment to go for a brisk walk ...

Dr Richard Bebb, MD, ABIM, FRCPC, discusses What is your Prevalence of Diabetes.

Managing diabetes is more than just taking medicines ... Wearing comfortable footwear, keeping feet clean, and inspecting them daily can prevent serious complications. A common mistake is assuming ...

Regular foot exams and suitable footwear can prevent ulceration and subsequent amputation. Lack of awareness and poor foot care are major factors leading to amputations among diabetes patients ...

The cause of diabetic blisters is unknown. Many lesions appear with no known injury. Wearing shoes that don’t fit well can cause blisters. The fungal infection Candida albicans is another common ...

We always recommend to individuals with diabetes, especially those who have vascular insufficiency and who have some degree of neuropathy that every day they take off their shoes at least one ...

Historically, orthopedic surgeons have managed diabetic foot complications through ... that can be successfully managed with custom-made shoes and/or braces. The deformities can be subtle ...

An in-network provider must confirm that they need these therapeutic shoes or inserts before allowing coverage. Original Medicare also covers yearly foot exams for those with diabetes-related ...