Why do diabetics lose their feet?
I've heard some scary stories about diabetics having to lose their feet. My mother has diabetes, and it makes me very anxious. Why do diabetics lose their feet?
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7 months ago
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It sounds really scary, and it is a severe complication. Basically, long-term high blood sugar damages the nerves in their feet, so they don't feel pain or injuries. Also, blood flow gets really bad. So, a small cut can turn into a nasty infection or ulcer that just won't heal, and if it spreads, amputation becomes necessary. It's why foot care is so important for diabetics.
3 months ago
Ho na, it's a very serious complication of diabetes. It happens because of nerve damage (neuropathy) and poor blood circulation, which means they can't feel injuries and wounds don't heal well. If an infection gets bad, sometimes removing the foot is the only option to save the person's life.
9 months ago
Oh, that sounds really frightening. Is it like, the infection gets so bad that they have no other choice? I'm trying to understand more about diabetes and its risks.
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6 months ago
My father's friend had this happen, very sad. It's mainly because diabetes messes up the nerves and blood flow to the feet. They get a small cut, don't feel it, and then it gets infected because the body can't heal it properly. We always tell him to check his feet everyday, even for small things. Home remedies are not for this, only good medical care.
5 months ago
It's due to severe complications like nerve damage and poor blood flow, leading to non-healing infections.
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5 months ago
This is a very serious issue, not something to take lightly. It happens when nerve damage and poor blood circulation mean wounds don't heal and infections spread quickly. While I believe in natural care for general wellness, for anything like this, you absolutely must see a doctor immediately. Home remedies won't cut it for such a severe condition.