Are diabetics at higher risk for foot problems?
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Diabetes will increase the threat of amputation.. There are various reasons for this. The loss of protective sense (LOPS) that many diabetics develop, coupled with the increased risk of loss of blood flow to the feet, known as a peripheral arterial disease (PAD), and reduced ability to fight infectiRead more
Diabetes will increase the threat of amputation.. There are various reasons for this. The loss of protective sense (LOPS) that many diabetics develop, coupled with the increased risk of loss of blood flow to the feet, known as a peripheral arterial disease (PAD), and reduced ability to fight infection, all add up. It’s the perfect storm for too many diabetics.
That’s why it’s so important to get screened for LOPS and PAD. We recommend that you check your feet daily and seek help as soon as possible if you have any problems. Ignoring ingrown toenails, corn bites, and broken glass can lead to burns and loss of limbs
See lessf I was diagnosed with prediabetes or diabetes but still have no symptoms (thirst/hungry/no urination) why is my blood sugar test not positive? Is that normal? First, if a person diagnosed with pre-diabetes changes her lifestyle and loses 20% of her body weight, it is possible to get it back. It's aRead more
f I was diagnosed with prediabetes or diabetes but still have no symptoms (thirst/hungry/no urination) why is my blood sugar test not positive? Is that normal?
First, if a person diagnosed with pre-diabetes changes her lifestyle and loses 20% of her body weight, it is possible to get it back. It’s always in danger, but the beta cells haven’t started dying yet, so they can be reversed.
A diagnosis of type 2 diabetes means that beta cells have begun to die. This is not reversible and is always medically recognized as diabetes. Although there may be no symptoms, Type 2 is chronic and progressive. You can slow the process down, but it goes back in with age
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