One of the many possible consequences of diabetes are problems affecting the feet and legs. Prolonged periods of increased blood sugar levels in the body can lead to diabetic neuropathy, which damages nerves and in turn can result in the inability to feel sensations in the feet. That means even minor cuts or abrasions may
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Why You Need an Orthopedist for Diabetic Foot Care
Living with diabetes means taking extra care of your health. It means you have to watch what you eat, exercise regularly, and take your medications. Smoking, sugary foods, and inactivity should be avoided. In addition, there is one thing that diabetics also have to deal with, and it has to do with their feet. One
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By the time a person reaches 50, they will have on average traveled 75,000 miles on their feet. This is excluding those of us who are athletes or simply enjoy taking the scenic route on foot. So, no wonder so many of us complain about aching feet! Whether it’s bunions or ingrown toenails, or something
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