The Dangers of Diabetic Wounds

Diabetic ulcers, also known as diabetic wounds, are unwelcome occurrences that affect approximately 15 percent of all patients with the disease. Poor management of blood glucose levels, combined with slow circulation and damaged nerves, can turn even minor cuts and...

What Is Diabetic Foot Care?

Over 29 million people in the U.S. are living with diabetes, with an additional 86 million who have prediabetes, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. With numbers like those, it is safe to say this is a major medical issue for our nation....

Diabetes and its Effects on Foot Health

The Kansas Foot Center takes pride in providing first-class podiatric services for our patients, but one of the most rewarding experiences is helping individuals with diabetes avoid serious medical conditions through smart diabetic foot care practices. Let’s take a...