Important: Diabetes Foot Care

As mentioned in previous newsletters, other health complications caused by diabetes are very commonly seen. In diabetic patients, there might be significant damage to nerves because of augmented glucose levels in the blood. As a result, the damaged area will become numb so that you might be unaware of any future accidental injuries such as small cut or sores. It might turn out to be highly infectious.

The presence of local infections causes diabetic gangrene because of the digital arteries damage. Hence, proper foot care is extremely important. There are certain guidelines that you can follow.

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