Yellowhawk has been a member since
November 4 2009,
has rated 14 lenses,
favorited 3, and has
created 5 lenses from scratch.
This member's top-ranked page is "Diabetes Foot Care".
My Bio
I am a health care professional working in Diabetes Education, I strongly believe that the key to reducing the number of diabetic foot complications that I see in my daily practice is to educate those people that are at risk of complications.
Check out these great lenses...
-
- Diabetes Foot Care
Uncontrolled diabetes affects the circulation and immune system. This in turn impairs the body's ability to heal itself. Over time, chronic high blood sugar can damage sensory nerves, especially in the hands and feet (this is known as "neuro... view lens -
- Diabetes Foot Screening
This web page talks about screening for foot problems. Both the person with diabetes and his/her primary health care professional has certain responsibilities to ensure that any problems are caught early. This is to ensure that no long term damage of... view lens -
- Diabetes Foot Ulcer
Foot ulcers occur in approximately 15% of people with diabetes. Diabetic foot ulcer related amputations account for 50 - 60% of all non-traumatic lower-limb amputations. Education is the key to reducing the number of diabetes foot ulcer related amput... view lens -
- Treatment Of Diabetic Foot Ulcers
So you are a diabetic and you have developed a foot ulcer. What is going to happen? What will your health care professional do to help you? The following web page discusses what you may expect in treating a diabetic foot ulcer. view lens -
- Diabetic Shoes - Guidelines
When you were first diagnosed with diabetes, were you given instruction on how to take care of your feet on a daily basis? Chances are that you were given limited information in this very important area. The most common reason is because you and your... view lens
All of my Lenses (all 5 of 'em!)
Sorted by: Title | Sort by lensrank
