In the final installment of this interview with Dr. Don Fetterolf, Diabetes in Control Publisher Steve Freed asks about recommendations for identifying and treating diabetic foot ulcers.
Read More »Dr. Don Fetterolf, Part 3: Amniotic Membrane Use in Ulcer Treatment
In part three of this exclusive interview, Dr. Don Fetterolf talks about the use of amniotic membrane in the healing of diabetic foot ulcers and the process of using the placenta to create the graphs.
Read More »Dr. Don Fetterolf, Part 2: Treatment of Diabetic Foot Ulcers
In part two of this discussion, hosted by Diabetes in Control Publisher Steve Freed, Dr. Fetterolf continues his explanation of the best treatments for diabetic foot ulcers and the additional challenges that patients with diabetes face.
Read More »Dr. Don Fetterolf, Part 1: Prevalence of Diabetic Foot Ulcers
In part one of this interview on the use of amniotic membrane as a possible treatment for diabetic ulcers, Diabetes in Control publisher first talks with Dr. Don Fetterolf about the prevalence of diabetic foot ulcers, the impact of the condition and the groups who are affected.
Read More »Granulox for Chronic Diabetic Foot Ulcers
Topical spray shows significant slough reduction and rapid wound healing.
Read More »New Shoes Weren’t Made for Walking
Female, 32 years of age, type 1 diabetes, presented with Stage II partial thickness ulcer between 1st and 2nd toe R foot, and several Stage I areas on both feet. She had recently traveled and had bought several pair of new shoes for her trip.
Read More »Diabetic Foot Ulcers Linked to Premature Death
Study cites vascular, nonvascular causes…. The purpose of this study was to assess the odds of all-cause mortality in individuals with diabetic foot ulceration (DFU) compared with those with diabetes and no history of DFU. In addition, we sought to determine the strength of association of DFU with cardiovascular and …
Read More »Old Shoes Best Fit When New Shoes Bring New Problems
Two weeks ago, a patient came in to the pharmacy complaining that his feet were burning and sore, and he was developing blisters on the top of his left foot. The patient had diabetes for about 13 years and had recently been running an A1c of 7.9. He was also …
Read More »The Association of Ankle-Brachial Index and Diabetic Retinopathy in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes
The difference between low and high ankle-brachial index can be indicator for diabetic retinopathy… Patients with diabetes are at a greater risk for peripheral artery disease caused by atherosclerosis. Previous studies showed that many diabetic patients who received an amputation had peripheral artery disease. The ankle-brachial index is used as …
Read More »Complications of Lower Extremity Amputation in Diabetes Patients
Study finds affected patients at increased risk of CVD, chronic kidney disease and death… Diabetes patients with lower extremity amputation are more likely to die from other complications such as cardiovascular disease (CVD) and chronic kidney disease, and to have more lower extremity amputation (LEA) than other diseases. The purpose …
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