Perky Pinkies

09/06/2024

10/04/2024

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Podiatrist's tips for shoe shopping.

21/02/2022

Lots of people have swollen or ‘varicose’ veins. Varicose veins can make our legs painful, heavy, itchy and swollen. This is because of how blood is pumped around our legs. Find out more https://legsmatter.org/help-information/for-patients-family-friends/varicose-veins/

21/02/2022

We're supporting week! join for a week of webinars 6-11 March! Find out more and register here https://bit.ly/3LJ6L5y

21/02/2022

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Confused about food labels? From traffic lights systems, nutritional info and portion sizes, understanding food labels can be hard work. That's why we're sharing six simple ways to become label-savvy so you can make healthy, balanced choices in your next food shop. 🛒 https://orlo.uk/XM2ww

13/12/2021

13/12/2021

💉 Don't forget - it's not too late to book your flu jab!

If you’re living with diabetes, you’re more at risk of getting the flu – and if you catch it, it can make your diabetes harder to manage. Getting the flu jab is the best way to protect yourself against the flu and reduce your risk of needing to go into hospital.

It’s completely free for people living with diabetes, and can be booked via your GP or some local pharmacies.

Find out more on our website: https://orlo.uk/d0UEs

21/11/2021

We all get leg cramp from time to time. But if you get a cramp in your legs and/or buttocks when you’re walking or exercising that stops after you rest for a while, you could have intermittent claudication. Check out our info https://legsmatter.org/help-information/for-patients-family-friends/cramp-or-pain-in-your-legs-after-walking/

30/09/2021

Join us for a week of amazing virtual, online free events! Don't miss 'GET THE KNOW-HOW - What to do when a knock or sore isn’t healing' with Dr Leanne Atkin https://legsmatter.org/legs-matter-week-event/what-to-do-when-a-knock-or-sore-isnt-healing/

13/05/2021

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06/05/2021

25/04/2021

New research into the microbiome of our guts reveals that dietary fibre could be important in preventing type 2 diabetes. http://orlo.uk/DUKPC21_aASvp Art by Martha Redway

25/04/2021

12/04/2021

Handy little guide to some of the common foot complaints and how to look after your feet.

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11/02/2021

Something as simple as a small knock can turn into a non-healing wound or ulcer so look out for your legs! If you do knock your leg, keep a close eye on it and if it doesn’t heal as normal get in touch with your GP surgery https://legsmatter.org/help-information/for-patients-family-friends/leg-ulcers-wounds-and-non-healing-sores-on-the-leg/