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Facts you should know about diabetes foot problems

• A number of different kinds of foot problems can occur in people with diabetes.
• Two main conditions, peripheral artery disease (PAD) and peripheral neuropathy, are responsible for the increased risk of foot problems in people with diabetes.
• Symptoms and signs of diabetic foot problems arise due to the decreased sensation from nerve damage as well as the lack of oxygen delivery to the feet caused by vascular disease.

Don’t let cold weather wreak havoc on your child’s sensitive skin. Winter’s icy outdoor temperatures and dry indoor heat can be tough on children’s tender skin, making it feel dry, irritated and scratchy. Colder weather can be especially trying for those with a severe dry skin condition known as atopic dermatitis, commonly called eczema.

Treat them fast to stop spread and avoid serious problems

The itching and burning of athlete’s foot is a common enemy lurking throughout locker rooms. But you can get this foot condition even if you haven’t been in a gym. It includes two separate infections: one that affects the skin on your feet, which is classic athlete’s foot, and another infection that affects your toenails, called mycotic nails.

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