According to the International Diabetes Federation, "Every 10 seconds, 2 people are diagnosed with diabetes somewhere in the world, " and given the current trend, more people will have diabetes in 2025 than the current population of US, Canada and Australia combined.  

This seems like a lot of people to me.  Do you think there a way to prevent this?  

"Every 10 seconds, 2 people are diagnosed with diabetes somewhere in the world."

What to do if you have diabetes and are experiencing symptoms of hyperglycemia?  Stay warm and drink lots of water.  It is a medical emergency when symptoms increase to include confusion and decreasing level on consciousness.   

Hyperglycemia is too much glucose in our blood due to defective insulin secretion, action or both.  The common symptoms of hyperglycemia that we should all be aware of are increased thirst, increased urination, increased hunger, increased fatigue, an increase in incidence of fungal/yeast infections, increased healing time, and numbness and tingling.  Do you or someone you love have these symptoms?  You should see your doctor.

Management of blood sugar levels will decrease and slow the progression of neuropathy, which is nerve damage and narrowing of the blood vessels to lower legs and feet.  I have a client who quit smoking and improved the neuropathy in his feet.  His sensation increased and he had no more pain.

Studies show diabetic footcare programs decrease ulcers and amputations by 44-85%

People with diabetes can reduce the risk of amputation by regular visits to their health care professional for regular foot assessments, foot care and for health teaching.  SAVE THOSE LEGS and FEET!  Save our health care dollars.

In Ontario, 50% of lower limb amputations are related to diabetes.  Do your best not to be part of this statistic.  Learn what the dangers are and what you can do to help prevent this kind of loss.  

I am interested in helping you reduce your risk of foot ulcers and amputations.  If you are a diabetic, a callous on your foot is an ulcer in waiting.  See your foot care nurse about your callouses.