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American Diabetes Month is observed in November to promote awareness about diabetes and ways to manage it. Diabetes management includes taking care of the feet, which is important in avoiding [...]

If you have diabetes and develop any foot problems, your doctor might recommend diabetic (therapeutic) shoes. It is important to wear shoes that are suitable for you because inappropriate [...]

The prevalence of diabetes as an underlying health condition in recent Louisiana COVID-19 death rates is alarming. If you have kept up with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) [...]

Carmichael’s is a leader in providing local retail and institutional pharmacy services to patients, customers and health care partners in south central and southwest Louisiana. Our pharmacy [...]

Diabetic foot care is important any time of the year, but colder weather can make keeping your feet healthy more challenging. Cold, dryness and moisture can increase the risk of a diabetic [...]

Did you know that poor footwear can cause serious problems for people who have diabetes such as infections, foot ulcers and amputation? Nerve damage (neuropathy), which causes loss of feeling in [...]