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Could This Be The New Cure For Diabetic Foot Ulcers?

Diabetic foot complications are something that shouldn’t and cannot be ignored. Experts have agreed on how patients should keep a constant vigil and take good care of their feet and any small change should be observed and consulted with the physician. The recent news reports have something that might be the next big step in […]

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Lifestyle modification in Prevention and Management of Diabetes

By Consultant Diabetologists Dr. V. Mohan , Dr. Ranjit Unnikrishnan  and Dr. R.M. Anjana The recent ICMR-INDIAB study which covered four states in India representing the North, South, East and Western regions of our country showed that India has 62 million people with diabetes and 77 million people with pre-diabetes in 2011.  This increased prevalence […]

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Surgical Management of Diabetic Foot

Prevention of ulceration in the foot is the most important aspect in the treatment of diabetics. Preventive foot care is often neglected and the patient develops serious foot ulcers and infections. The surgical management is of different varieties, says Prof G  Sivakumar. They are: Minor surgical procedures like drainage of puss from abscess cavities, removal […]

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How to choose the right footwear for diabetics? Find out

By Consultant Surgeon Prof. G. Sivakumar      Diabetic patients need to choose proper footwear. Footwear made of hard synthetic materials acts as ledges and traumatizes the foot. Good insoles and MCR (microcellular rubber) footwear are very useful to prevent foot ulcers. The patient must follow certain important steps in selecting and using footwear. They should […]

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Top 10 Concerns On Diabetic Foot Answered

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