Diabetic foot : symptoms and treatments
Diabetic foot develops as a result of the neuropathy that comes with poorly managed diabetes. When blood sugar levels are excessively high for an extended length of time, it impairs a person’s neurological system.
The injury results in a lack of sensation in the lower limbs, among other things. Peripheral neuropathy is the medical term for this condition.
Blood vessel constriction is also caused by poorly managed blood sugar levels. Wounds and ulcers form more easily and heal more slowly as a result of inadequate circulation.
If left untreated, these two factors explain the dangers of a diabetic foot. A diabetic foot sufferer may have trouble recognizing a wound or a temperature change. As a result, individuals may be unable to discern between discomfort that requires the attention of a podiatrist or other health care provider.
Diabetic foot is a severe disease that can lead to gangrene and, in the worst-case scenario, amputation. That’s…
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