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Foot care for diabetics
David Cohen, M.D.Published 17 February 20051 min read
Key points
- People with diabetes are prone to foot problems because complications of the disease can damage their blood vessels and nerves.
- This, in turn, may make you less able to sense injury or pressure on the foot.
- A foot injury may go unnoticed until severe infection develops.
Alternative names
Diabetes foot care
Information
People with diabetes are prone to foot problems because complications of the disease can damage their blood vessels and nerves. This, in turn, may make you less able to sense injury or pressure on the foot. A foot injury may go unnoticed until severe infection develops.
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David Cohen, M.D.
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