In general, calluses aren’t a serious medical problem. However, the unique effects of diabetes on the nervous, circulatory, and immune systems make calluses a potentially serious health issue for individuals with diabetes. Prevention is one of the best ways to protect your feet from a callus and potential complications from...
Skin care ranks high on the list of things individuals with limb loss need to stay active and mobile. As Greg Mannino, a prosthetist and 22x Paralympic champion, says, “The worst thing is . . . when your prosthesis feels good, the liner feels good, and you’re doing well. Then...
Limb loss comes with a vocabulary all its own. A term that gets tossed around—K-level—affects your medical coverage and access to different kinds of prostheses. However, K-level parameters aren’t as cut and dry as many people may think. A better understanding of K-levels can help focus your exercise, physical therapy,...
Winter sports are a great way to stay active when the weather enters the single digits. However, with those temperature drops come a few new challenges for individuals with diabetes. Diabetes doesn’t need to keep you from participating, but an awareness of winter sport challenges can make sure you enjoy...
A little (or a lot of) extra perspiration is very common after limb loss. Loss of cooling surface area, heat trapped in the socket and liner, and the extra effort it takes to move with a prosthetic all contribute to heat buildup. That heat affects the fit of your socket,...
