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Current diabetes trends show that by 2050 nearly 1 out of 3 American adults will have a diabetes diagnosis.  A staggering 60% of the non-traumatic lower limb amputations are performed on diabetics.¹  Keeping your feet healthy is only one challenge diabetics face.  Simple actions can help reduce the risk of major complications such as gangrene, limb amputation or diabetic ulcers.

We're here to support you!  After all, support for your body parts can be just as important as any other type, especially when you are in pain. 

Do your feet hurt? 

If you have a bedsore, diabetic ulcer or other dermal ulcer, or you are caring for someone who does, it is critical that you are receiving assistance or advice from a medical specialist.  Treating pressure sores (bedsores) and dermal ulcers can be challenging as these wounds heal slowly and must be attended to carefully.  Treatment plans includes everything from pressure reduction to wound cleaning/debridement, wound dressings, hydrotherapy, antibiotics, dietary supplements and muscle spasm relief.  Even with the best of care, sometimes surgery is required.

The best treatment for heel pain is usually rest from the activities that caused the problem, but there are several popular products designed for specific types of heel pain.  Allegro carries hundreds of products for foot pain and heel pain in Shop By Condition: Foot Pain or products specifically for Plantar Fasciitis and Heel Spurs.

Stuffing your feet back into their closed-toe shoes for the winter doesn't mean you should forget about them until sandal weather next spring.  Keep your feet looking beautiful and healthy all winter long with a little TLC and a few key products.

With 26 bones, 33 joints and more than 100 ligaments in each of your feet it's no wonder that foot pain and injury is so common.  If your feet hurt, there's probably something wrong.  Best not ignore it.

Summer is a great time of year for outdoor activities and fun.  Don't let mobility issues, oppressive heat or even broken bones stop you from getting your exercise, staying cool and joining in the fun this season.