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Diabetic Ulcers

July 7, 2020 by Elaine Igoe Leave a Comment

A few months back I had a patient who booked in to have his ‘blisters’ looked at. However, when he arrived I was shocked to see exactly what you can see in the first picture…two active ulcers with a third area on the verge of breaking down. This man had type 2 diabetes and did […]

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Effects of Diabetes on the Lower Limbs

March 21, 2020 by Elaine Igoe Leave a Comment

People with diabetes are prone to foot problems that develop due to prolonged periods of high blood sugar levels. Diabetes can cause nerve damage in the feet. Diabetic neuropathy and peripheral vascular disease are the two main foot problems that occur, and both can have serious complications. These complications may lead to: -Foot ulcers or […]

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Corns and Callus

July 13, 2019 by Elaine Igoe 1 Comment

What are corns and callus? Corns and calluses are thick, hardened layers of skin that develop when your skin tries to protect itself against friction, pressure or rubbing. They are more common among people who wear ill-fitting shoes, have sweaty feet, and those who stand for long periods each day. Corns: are a type of […]

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World MS Day

May 29, 2019 by Elaine Igoe 1 Comment

Today, Thursday 30th May, is world MS day. I’ve decided to do a blog post on this disease as over the last few months I have had several patients who have been diagnosed with this disease however I still feel that there is a lack of education around it. I will briefly cover what MS […]

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A Hive of Activity

April 30, 2019 by Elaine Igoe Leave a Comment

There’s no denying that since the weather has improved and the evenings have become brighter, we are seeing more people out and about getting in their daily exercise. A lot of people have taken to the roads walking, jogging, running and cycling. People are more aware than ever of the benefits of regular exercise for […]

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SCPI Annual Conference

April 8, 2019 by Elaine Igoe Leave a Comment

On Saturday 30th March I attended the annual Society of Chiropodists and Podiatrists (SCPI) conference in Killeshin Hotel, Portlaoise. I had an early start (5am to be precise!) but it is one of the main events in the Podiatry calendar and I knew that it would be a beneficial day of learning and networking. The […]

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