Do you know that the lower limbs of the people with diabetes are ten times more prone to injuries than the people who do not have diabetes? If diabetics ignore the injuries of their lower limbs then these injuries may lead to serious consequences, which may include ulcer, infections and even deformities.
According to ACFAS (American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons), diabetics should take special care of their lower limbs to avoid further complications.
Among such cares diabetics should check out daily, whether there is any injury in their feet or not and if they find some injury then they should take medication and precaution to heal it up sooner.
Diabetics should wash their feet gently with tepid water, not with hot water. They should always wear soft shoes as far as possible to avoid any injury.
By following these few simple tips diabetics may keep away injuries.
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Via: healthfinder
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