Preventing Foot Issues

The connection between diabetes and your feet is important because diabetes can cause nerve damage and reduced circulation, ultimately leading to limb loss and other complications. The good news is, you can lower your chances of complications by managing your blood glucose levels and taking care of your feet.
Preventing Foot Issues
Managing Foot Issues
Diabetes can cause nerve damage. Lost sensitivity in the feet can make it difficult to know when you're hurt or injured and even the smallest cuts and scrapes can become difficult to heal. To help prevent foot complications that can come with diabetes, it's important to have the right information to make smart choices and connect with expert diabetes advice
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