YOU Can Outsmart Diabetes! Of the more than 28 million people in the US with diabetes, about half will develop neuropathy, a loss of feeling in the lower extremities. This nerve damage means an open sore or injury on the foot may go unnoticed until it becomes infected, which can eventually lead to the need for partial or full amputation of the foot or lower leg. In fact, diabetes is the leading cause of non-traumatic lower-limb amputation. However, while the risk of foot complications may be frightening, there are many ways in which YOU can help outsmart diabetes! Take a step in the right direction by having your feet checked regularly by a podiatrist. Podiatrists are the most qualified doctors to care for your feet, based on their education, training, and experience! When you add a podiatrist to your health-care team, he or she can provide you with important information so youre able to better manage the the effects of diabetes on your feet. #diabetes #footcare #feet #amputation #nervedamage #podiatrist #footdoctor
Posted on: Thu, 27 Nov 2014 00:10:01 +0000
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