Stop Smoking for Diabetic foot problems

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.

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.

Dr Prashant Vas, Consultant Endocrinologist and Diabetologist explains why people with Diabetes get foot problems. He explains it's often a combination of Diabetic nerve damage and Diabetic artery disease as well as foot deformities which can also occur due to nerve damage.

Dr Mushtaqur Rahman, Consultant Endocrinologist and Diabetologist talks about the causes of why people with diabetes can have problems with their feet. He talks about how to avoid foot problems, particularly if you have issues with your nerves (neuropathy).

Dr Mushtaqur Rahman, Consultant Endocrinologist and Diabetologist, talks about how to prevent problems if you have peripheral neuropathy (damage to the nerves of the legs and feet) caused by diabetes. He discusses a number of ways to prevent problems from developing over time.

Dr Mushtaqur Rahman, Consultant Endocrinologist and Diabetologist explains what a Foot attach is and what should be done if you are having one.