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A small cut on a toe once sent Stella Anderson* to the emergency room. Most people would have just slapped a band-aid on the "injury" and forgotten about it. But most people don't have diabetes. Unlike people with normal blood sugar, diabetics need to examine their feet daily for the slightest injury. Since diabetes can cause neuropathy -- nerve death or damage -- a small cut could go undetected a...
- Ann Pappert
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- March 11, 2013
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If my child has an ingrown toenail, how do I recognize it? You'll usually notice a toenail that's pressing or growing into the skin. Big toes are most likely to develop ingrown toenails, but the problem can show up on any toe. A typical early sign is redness or swelling in the skin at the edge of a nail; the nail may also be digging into your child's toe rather than growing straight. This ingrown...
- Kate Rausch
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- March 11, 2013
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How can seniors take care of their feet? Foot problems are especially common in older people, for a variety of reasons. Feet lose cushioning as they age, and the skin and nails can grow dry and brittle. Many seniors have poor circulation, and this can slow the healing of foot sores. Finding comfortable shoes that fit is the best thing you can do for your feet. It's especially important to avoid t...
- Chris Woolston, M.S.
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- March 11, 2013
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What type of running shoes should I wear? Whether you're jogging at the gym or sprinting after a tennis ball, running puts tremendous stress on your feet. Finding a pair of good-fitting shoes that provide adequate support is the best thing you can do to protect them. If you're a serious runner who puts in at least several miles each week, you should definitely do your shoe shopping at a specialty ...
- Chris Woolston
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- March 11, 2013
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