DEAR DR. ROACH: My daughter and her friend went to a concert and had to climb stairs, walking about 2.5 miles in total. After returning home, my daughter had severe pain in both of her feet and was ...

While vigilant foot care can lead to a reduction in itching, the most important thing you can do is work on improved blood sugar control.

No, a podiatrist cannot diagnose diabetes — but they may be able to look for signs of the condition during their assessment. Podiatrists are foot specialists, and they can assess some of your symptoms ...

In the United States alone 25.8 million children and adults have diabetes. About 25 percent of those with diabetes have pain and numbness from nerve damage which can be disruptive to living a normal ...

This week we are going to discuss not an injury but a specific test that is performed to diagnose an injury. That test? The nerve conduction velocity test or NCV/EMG. The nerve conduction velocity ...

Diabetic neuropathy refers to nerve damage due to diabetes. When it affects the feet, healthcare professionals call it peripheral neuropathy. It usually affects both feet at the same time, as well as ...

In some states, podiatrists can also treat ankle and lower limb conditions, including ulcers, nerve damage in the feet, and sports injuries. Podiatrists attend podiatric medical schools. They also ...

A large population-based study found that adults with type 2 diabetes (T2D) who start treatment with sodium–glucose cotransporter-2 (SGLT-2) inhibitors have a slightly lower risk of developing ...

People with diabetes who keep their blood sugar in check today will probably have a far lower chance of developing foot pain or other nerve damage tomorrow, according to new research results from a ...