Good glucose control improves outcomes from Diabetic Foot problems.

Dr Mushtaqur Rahman, Consultant Endocrinologist and Diabetologist talks about how to avoid damage to eyes and other organs with Diabetes. He explains that much relates to 'tight' blood glucose control. He also talks about issues which can occur when you quickly try to improve blood glucose control.

Dr Mushtaqur Rahman, Consultant Endocrinologist and Diabetologist explains how to prevent damage to eyes but also control your blood glucose levels well. He talks about screening checks of the eyes being very important when 'tightening' up blood glucose control.

Dr Mushtaqur Rahman, Consultant Endocrinologist and Diabetologist explains why good glucose control is important for wound healing particularly in Diabetic Foot problems. He also talks about good glucose control can help with Diabetic neuropathy. Diabetic eye and kidney disease is also talked about. He also mentions autonomic neuropathy and how this affects transit of food through your gut.

Dr Prashant Vas, Consultant Endocrinologist and Diabetologist talks about the importance of Glucose Control in preventing nerve damage (peripheral neuropathy) and Peripheral Arterial Disease (narrowing of the arteries to the feet). He advocates personalising your blood sugar target with your healthcare provider team.

Dr Prashant Vas, Consultant Endocrinologist and Diabetologist explains why smoking can cause problems in feet for people with Diabetes. He explains that smoking can cause both nerve and circulation problems. He also explains how healing is delayed with smoking - particular important after and operation.

Dr Mushtaqur Rahman, Consultant Endocrinologist and Diabetologist explains how important it is not to smoke for people with Diabetes. He explains that smoking worsens blood flow to the feet as well as a risk factor for neuropathy (damage to nerves). He emphasises the magnitude of the damage that smoking does to our bodies but also empathises with the difficulty of quitting.