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Have you ever thought “I Can’t Get a Basic Foot Check in My Area”?

A Diabetes Foot Care Experience Relevant to Cheltenham, Cirencester & the South West Access to regular diabetes foot checks and podiatry services is essential for preventing serious foot problems, infections and amputations. Yet for some people living with diabetes and disability, accessing even basic foot care remains a challenge. This...

Testing for Sensitivity in Your Feet

Diabetes Foot Care Advice for Cheltenham, Cirencester & the South West If you have diabetes, you are much more likely to develop foot problems, particularly if you have reduced feeling or sensitivity in your feet. Loss of sensation is often caused by diabetic peripheral neuropathy and can increase your risk...

Could an Ancient Remedy Become a Modern Treatment for Diabetic Foot Ulcers?

Research Relevant to Cheltenham, Cirencester & the South West New research funded by us suggests that a medieval remedy may one day help treat diabetic foot ulcers, one of the leading causes of amputation in people with diabetes. This research is particularly relevant to people living with diabetes in Cheltenham,...

Improving Clinical Practice in Diabetes Foot Care

Supporting Better Outcomes in Cheltenham, Cirencester & the South West DisclaimerYou may find this information useful; however, please note that some of the resources listed are not regularly updated and certain details may now be out of date. Why Improving Diabetes Foot Care Matters Diabetes-related complications result in a lower...

New Research Shows Chilli-Derived Treatment May Help Diabetic Foot Nerve Damage

Diabetes Foot Care Research for Cheltenham, Cirencester & the South West New research funded by us has revealed promising evidence that a compound found in chilli peppers could help treat diabetic foot complications, particularly nerve damage (neuropathy) that affects many people living with diabetes. This breakthrough brings researchers closer to...

How to Look After Your Feet If You Have Diabetes

If you live with diabetes, you are much more likely to develop foot problems. These can include ulcers, infections and nerve damage, and for some people may lead to hospital treatment or amputation. Advice for People in Cheltenham, Cirencester & the South West The good news is that most diabetic...