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08/21/2018 / By Russel Davis

Look to your feet for the first signs of diabetes

Thorough foot assessment may prove effective in identifying patients at risk of developing diabetes and subsequent foot ulceration. Certain risk factors such as foot deformities, joint issues, and foot perfusion may indicate the risk of developing foot ulcers, according to a study published in the journal Diabetes Care, the flagship publication of the American Diabetes Association […]

05/24/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Simple eye exam can verify whether a diabetic has nerve damage, according to new study

There’s a new way to look at whether a person with Type 2 diabetes has nerve damage. In a study of people with the condition, researchers found that a simple eye exam, aided by the use of a special microscope, can determine within 10 minutes whether a person with Type 2 diabetes has suffered from […]

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