Once upon a time we would never have even thought much about diabetes but now we as a whole are seriously concerned about how to prevent diabetes. I'm not too sure of what the statistics are but I'm positive that this disease is so much more prevalent now than it was many years ago. Do you know how to recognize the signs of an ulcer? Here are some things to look for and what you should do if you think you have an ulcer.

Some early reports suggest that soft silicone products may have a role in the treatment of the diabetic foot.

Mouth ulcers and canker sores are not diseases, therefore there can be no "cure". Stomastat® does, however, help get rid of the symptoms very rapidly.

Athletes foot (or tinea pedis) is a fungal infection of the skin typically starting between the fourth and fifth toes but it can extend to spread to a much greater area of skin on the feet. All of us are regularly exposed to fungi but only some of us get regular or recurrent attacks of Athletes Foot. It is rather similar to the situation where some people are very prone to coughs and colds but other people never seem to get coughs or colds despite similar exposures.

The cure time can be accelerated to a certain extent by a combination of the following - higher temperatures, mould design, processing method, and changing from a peroxide cured compound to a addition cured compound. There is a possibility that certain compounds (usually those used for extrusion purposes) can evolve very low quantities of PCB''s. These are derived from the peroxide used to cross-link the silicone.

Seams in socks cause increased pressure on the toes that can lead to the development of blisters or abrasions. If these blisters or abrasions become infected, they could lead to something much worse - amputation. Diabetics with peripheral neuropathy (limited or no feeling in their feet) are at the greatest risk because they cannot feel these blisters or abrasions developing.

Yes. However, anyone making any changes or additions to their diet should be observed by their physician.

Whilst not medically proven, 2 treatments daily for 2 days has been found to be effective in the treatment of aphthous ulcers.

Yes. We are highly qualified to do sharp resection/debridement of ulcers at bedside. This program saves the cost of transporting your patient to a hospital and maintains continuity of care.

Preformed vitamin A is not needed by the body, it can be synthesized by ingestion of carotene (often called provitamin A). Excess consumption of pre-formed Vitamin A can be dangerous. Good Carotene sources include: Green leafy vegetables, yellow fruits and vegetables.

Vitamin E is an absolutely vital nutrient in your body, but it probably can't do half the things you heard it can. What does vitamin E do? To begin, it is an antioxidant. It tames dangerous free radicals and helps prevent blood clots and blockages...

This theory came out in the 1970's when Dr Linus Pauling published his book Vitamin C and the common cold. The twice Nobel Prize winner claimed that taking 3 grams of vitamin C a day would provide considerable protection against the common cold. He also recommended that if a cold appeared, taking 1 to 2 grams of vitamin C every hour until symptoms disappeared would stop the cold. Since then many studies have proved vitamin C's anti-viral action.

No, there is not yet a cure for depression or bipolar disorder. But research is underway to determine the exact cause of these illnesses, to develop better treatments and eventually a cure. Click here to learn more about current research.