What in the world is Charcot Neuroarthropathy? Welcome to Diabetic Survivor’s Advanced Charcot article. We will skip past some of the basics of this disease, if you need the entry level articles look here and here. By Charcot I am referring to Charcot Neuroarthropathy. Let’s talk about the name briefly. In the article I will refer to the condition as Charcot, but in the … [Read more...] about What in the world is Charcot Neuroarthropathy
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Sleep and Sugar
Sleep and Sugar: How Diabetes Affects Getting a Good Night's Sleep By Alicia Sanchez Diabetes and sleep loss often go hand in hand. People with diabetes are often sleep deprived, and at the same time, sleep loss may make diabetic symptoms worse. For example, sleep deprivation has been linked to impaired glucose metabolism. What Diabetes Does to Sleep Diabetics often … [Read more...] about Sleep and Sugar
Diabetic Autonomic Neuropathy
Diabetic Autonomic Neuropathy – Keep the car moving By Jacob Panici, DPM First let us agree on what we are talking about. Autonomic neuropathy has nothing to do with driving your car despite the title. Rather, ‘auto’ refers to the fact that your body performs many different functions without conscious thought or direction. You think about picking up an object, taking … [Read more...] about Diabetic Autonomic Neuropathy
Diabetic Neuropathy and The Gift of Pain
The Gift of Pain I first heard this phrase spoken by one of my professors in medical school. My first thought may be similar to yours: gifts are pleasant, things we would like. Who wants pain? Discomfort is not a gift! A diagnosis of diabetes can change that perspective quickly. If you are a diabetic survivor, the ability to feel your feet or the discomfort that … [Read more...] about Diabetic Neuropathy and The Gift of Pain
Charcot – The Painless Road To Amputation
Shark – O? No Charcot. For nearly 30 million American with diabetes, a debilitating and often preventable foot condition exists that is often misdiagnosed and untreated. A lack of awareness of this condition can lead to the need for multiple surgeries and even amputation. All of this, however, can be avoided if caught early. Charcot neuroarthropathy is a result of … [Read more...] about Charcot – The Painless Road To Amputation
