Diabetic Foot Problems

Most people know that people with Diabetes are prone to foot and leg problems, such as Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) and Peripheral Neuropathy. Here are some ways to prevent and treat these conditions. #1 Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD). People with Diabetes are at a higher risk for this “hardening of the arteries” disease that causes decreased oxygen to the lower legs and feet. If it is not addressed, the lack of oxygen can result in ulcers and even gangrene which is the death of the tissue. The best way to prevent this from happening is to maintain a healthy lifestyle,…

Most people know that people with Diabetes are prone to foot and leg problems. But do you know why? What causes both Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes to damage the blood vessels and nerves in the feet? There are two key conditions that cause these issues: #1 Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD). PAD causes atherosclerotic plaques to narrow the arteries outside of the heart and brain. You’ve probably heard of this as “hardening of the arteries”. People with Diabetes are at a higher risk for developing PAD. The hardening of the arteries causes decreased oxygen to the lower legs and…