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Airing Pain 124: Diabetic Neuropathy

September 01 , 2020
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Managing neuropathic pain related to diabetes, and how to adapt diet to treat the disease This edition of Airing Pain has been supported by a grant from The Champ Trust and Foundation Scotland. According to the most recent Scottish Diabetes Survey in 2018, there are an estimated 304,000 people ...

Foot pain – how to manage and prevent it

July 08 , 2019
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Prefer a PDF?Download Please note: This leaflet is the process of being updated. The revised version will be uploaded in due course. Most of us will have painful feet from time to time, but it’s usually possible to take care of minor foot problems by making simple changes. Podiatrist ...

Airing Pain 92: Diabetic Neuropathy

July 05 , 2017
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Watch your step: with 80% of amputations preventable with the proper care, we discuss diabetic neuropathy & why we should treat our feet    This programme was funded by a grant from The Schuh Trust. There are around 4.5 million people living with diabetes in the UK, and every day ...

Shoe shopping tips

August 30 , 2016
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Following our shoe shopping tips might help you to reduce or prevent foot pain 1. Try before you buy Avoid buying online unless you’ve tried on in store first or you’ve checked the site has a good returns policy. 2. Rule of thumb You should have a thumb’s width between the ...

Airing Pain 73: Foot Pain

October 27 , 2015
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Taking care of our feet, plus, why we need toes This edition is funded by a grant from the Schuh Trust. About ten per cent of the adult population experience disabling levels of foot pain. Producer Paul Evans hears from the experts about professional help, self-management and why we ...

Airing Pain 59: Pain in the Family: Young adults 1 of 2

June 17 , 2014
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The experiences of young people whose family is affected by pain and a campaign to help improve their lives This edition has been funded by the City of Edinburgh Council and NHS Lothian’s Self-directed Support Innovation Fund. Lost childhood, financial burden, emotional turmoil and guilt – these are some ...

Airing Pain 30: SUCCESSful Research into Chronic Conditions

April 05 , 2012
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How a patient group is getting involved in setting health policy for chronic conditions This programme was funded by Pain Concern’s supporters and friends. How can patients with chronic pain get involved with research into managing their condition? Producer Paul Evans talks to SUCCESS (Service Users with Chronic Conditions ...