A family owned business based in Stratford upon Avon has developed Solesee specifically for use by people with diabetes and other high risk foot conditions.  The aim was to make it as easy as possible for people to check the whole of read more »

Sock image from FITLEGS. News came recently from the University of Exeter Medical School about the discovery of a healing molecule that could reduce the risk of amputations for people with diabetes. The molecule, which is part of the body’s tissue repair system, read more »

Inexpensive pairs of novelty sunglasses are fun enough, but such glasses are unlikely to be effectively blocking out UV rays. While they might shield out the glare so you don’t need to squint, they won’t offer any real protection for your eyes. Joana read more »

Dry skin is a common problem for people with diabetes. An estimated 80% of people with the condition may have skin problems resulting from high blood sugar levels reducing the skin’s ability to store moisture. Creams can often cause accumulation of moisture, read more »

Skin Tac is an adhesive barrier wipe renowned for its bonding qualities between tape and skin. If you are having issues with sensors sliding off or infusion sets coming loose, Skin Tac could be the solution. Tapes adhere better with Skin read more »

Marie Stirling, a Diabetes Podiatrist working in Dr Grays, an acute NHS hospital clinic within NHS Grampian, has won this year’s Cosyfeet Podiatry Award. She will use the money to help fund a trial to compare traditional ‘total contact casting’ (TCC) with read more »

The Heat Holders range of products keeps growing. As far as have ever been tested, Heat Holders are the warmest thermal wear products in the world with a thermal tog rating of 2.34. For diabetics worried about having cold feet, or who read more »

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Liqua Care are clinically proven orthotics (insoles) to increase the circulation and reduce peak pressures in the feet of people with diabetes. Bad circulation and peak pressures are the two most common reasons for ulcers to develop in feet and legs read more »