Inside the Box - the Shoe Box

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Inside the Box... The Shoe Box!

We are always encouraged to think outside of the box. When it comes to diabetes and feet, I’m going to ask you to start thinking and looking inside the box…the shoebox.

Headline News: Amputation Rate Much Lower in Adults Who Have Diabetes!
Better management credited for decline

Can You Wear the Shoes You Love?
Are high heels safe for people with diabetes?

Foot Care Terms You Should Know.
Common conditions can lead to diabetes complications.

5 Summer Tips for Your Feet and Toes
Protection is key no matter the time of year.

Perfect Your Pedicure
Tips for having pretty feet all year long.

The VIPs of Healing a Wound
When it's too late to prevent, here's the next step.

When You See Your Health Care Provider, Don't Forget Your Feet
Ask for a foot exam during your regular check up.

Your Wound Care Resource, Part 4
Diabaetes wound healing begins with proper treatment.

Your Wound Care Resource, Part 3
Taking the first steps toward wound treatment.

Your Wound Care Resource, Part 2
Discovering and treating a pressure sore.

Your Wound Care Resource, Part 1
Treating stubborn wounds and sores.

Medicine for Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy (DPN) May Surprise You
Antidepressants, anticonvulsants do double duty.

When Wearing Shoes Hurts and Other Foot Issues
Tips for your feet in everyday situations.

Limb Loss Prevention Continues
3 more tips for you to keep your feet and legs for life.

Prevent Limb Loss
3 tips for you to keep your feet and legs for life.

Your Questions Answered About Diabetes Peripheral Neuropathy
Prevention, treatment a possibility.

Why the White Socks?
With foot complications of diabetes, socks can tell all.

What You Don't Need
The truth behind diabetes products.

Avoid the Fraud of Diabetic Shoes
Footwear needs can often be met at everyday shoe stores.

A Holiday Gift to Soothe the Sole
To show love to your feet, treat them well.

Feeling the Freeze
Protect yourself by identifying the causes of cold feet.

Dry Skin? Don’t Always Blame it on Diabetes
Environment, other conditions sometimes factors.

Always Remember the Basics
If you don’t know ’em, it’s time to learn ’em.

Athlete’s Foot: Is It for Athlete’s Only
Infection looms in fickle fungus.

Barefoot on the Beach? Not!
Even the most diligent should keep their shoes on.

Summer Toes and Feet Woes―Don’t Gross Me Out: Part 2
Shoeless strolls outdoors can lead to major health hazards.

Don’t Gross Me Out: Part 1
Household accidents can have serious implications.

Alternatives for Your Aching Feet Part 2
Capsaicin may give the kick they need.

Alternatives for Your Aching Feet Part 1
Two treatment options tackle the pain of DPN.

Help! My Feet and Legs are Swollen
Presence of edema rooted in multiple causes.

Double Trouble from Common Foot Problems and Diabetes - Part 3
Hammering out the problem with hammertoes.

Double Trouble from Common Foot Problems and Diabetes - Part 2
Beating bunions.

Double Trouble from Common Foot Problems and Diabetes - Part 1
Common foot problems doesn’t mean without trouble.

Got Pain In Your Legs and Feet? Get the Right Diagnosis!
Neuropathy not always the root of nerve issues.

Don’t Forget Your Shoes!
Make smart footwear choices when traveling.

Face It Now or It Won’t Be Pretty
Protect your limbs with proper foot care.

Do Crocs Rock?
Latest foot fad may give pause for people with diabetes.

Flip Flops, No Socks, and Crocs
Keeping footwear cute and diabetes-friendly in the summertime.

The Nerve of Your Feet!
Great diabetes care does not guarantee problem-free extremities.

Take A Look To Keep Your Feet
Daily diligence will help keep you on your toes for life.

Shoes Can Make or Break Your Outfit
But don't break the diabetes shoe rules for the holidays.

Your Skin and Beyond - Part 4
Prevention is the first, last, and best step in wound treatment.

Your Skin and Beyond - Part 3
Know your wounds before you treat your wounds.

Your Skin and Beyond – Part 2
Understand the beauty of skin protection.

Your Skin and Beyond - Part 1
Good diabetes management shows inside and out.

Summer Toes, Feet And Summer Shoes: Part Two
Once feet are pampered, it’s time to chose shoes.

Summer Toes, Feet, and Shoes
Toeing the line between fashion and best health choices.

I Can’t Exercise Because of My Feet
Get the facts on your health before you get to moving.

Inside the Box... The Shoe Box!?
Diabetes and feet—what's the deal?.

I Don't Want To Wear Ugly Shoes! Especially During The Holidays!
Diabetes does not have to limit your choice of footwear.

Inside the Box... The Shoe Box!
Oh, my aching, cracked feet!

Inside the Box... The Shoe Box!
Neuropathy by any other disease is still neuropathy.

Inside the Box... The Shoe Box!
Stay on your toes.

Inside the Box... The Shoe Box!
An ounce of prevention can keep your feet healthy for life.

Inside the Box... The Shoe Box!
The do's and dont's of foot care.

Footwear Myths and Other Misinformation
There are a lot of myths about diabetes and footcare - unavoidable amputation and the curse of ugly footwear being two of the more common ones. Joy Pape busts these myths and more in the debut edition of "Inside the Box."