May 13, 2020

Foot Problems with Diabetes.

Retired Nurse Liz, lives with Diabetes. She has a wealth of valuable advice for people with Diabetic foot problems as well as people who are at risk of developing Diabetic Foot problems.

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· February 11, 2022

John's experiences of a diabetic foot emergency

John, who lives with Diabetes talks about his experience with a diabetic foot emergency.

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· February 17, 2022

Should I have Hospital or Community treatment with my Diabetic Foot problems?

Dr Mushtaqur Rahman, Consultant Endocrinologist and Diabetologist explains the different settings in which people are looked after with Diabetic Foot problems.

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· February 17, 2022

Complications of Diabetes: My experiences.

Steve talks about watershed moments in his life with Type 1 Diabetes. He talks about hypo and thinks about issues with his eyes and sensitivity with his feet.

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· March 16, 2022

Diabetic Foot Problems

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· February 11, 2022

What to do if you get a 'Foot Attack' with Diabetes

Dr Prashant Vas, Consultant Endocrinologist and Diabetologist explains how soon you should be seen if you develop a 'Foot Attack' as a person with Diabetes. He explains that more serious complications can potentially be prevented with early treatment.

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· February 11, 2022

Why do people with Diabetes develop foot problems?

Jayne Robbie, Senior Lecturer in Diabetes Care, Specialist Podiatrist explains that in her experience people don't understand Diabetes well and allow neuropathy to develop. This allows damage to happen as there is no feeling. This in turn allows infection to get into their foot which can lead to severe infection in the foot.