Cambodia’s Diabetes Crisis Shows First in the Foot: What the Circulation Has to Do With It
For World Diabetes Day, Dr Andrew Choong wrote for Cambodianess on why a foot wound that will not heal is often the first sign of diabetes and poor circulation, and what can be done about it.
Slow-Healing Foot Wounds in Diabetes: Why Circulation Must Be Checked
Dr Andrew Choong’s Medical Channel Asia article explains why a diabetic foot wound that will not close may be a circulation problem, how blood flow to the foot is measured, and the four-week rule for seeking a vascular opinion.
World Heart Day: Heart Attack, Brain Attack, Leg Attack
World Heart Day is about the whole arterial circulation. Dr Andrew Choong explains the links between heart attack, stroke and leg artery disease, with warning signs to act on.
A Wound That Won’t Heal? Check Blood Flow First
A wound that will not heal may need more than dressings. Dr Andrew Choong explains when to check blood flow, which tests may help and how circulation can change the treatment plan.
Poor Leg Circulation?
What happens during an assessment for poor leg circulation? Dr Andrew Choong explains the symptom history, foot examination and blood-flow tests that guide individual treatment for peripheral arterial disease in Singapore.
What Is Linked to 11 Million Deaths a Year? Sepsis, Foot Wounds and Poor Circulation
A foot wound can become dangerous when infection and poor circulation occur together. Dr Andrew Choong explains sepsis warning signs, why diabetes can mask pain, and when a worsening wound needs urgent assessment in Singapore.
Why Do Some Foot and Leg Wounds Not Heal?
A wound that is slow to heal may reflect poor arterial blood supply, venous reflux or other health factors. Dr Andrew Choong explains why foot and leg wounds need assessment beyond dressings, including warning signs requiring urgent help.
World Diabetes Day 2025: Diabetes, Artery Health and Foot Care
Diabetes can affect circulation and foot sensation before obvious symptoms appear. Learn what vascular tests can show, why ABPI needs careful interpretation and when a foot problem needs urgent care.