My father has had diabetes for many years, and lately, his feet have been causing him a lot of trouble. The doctor explained some things, but I'm still trying to understand why diabetes specifically affects the feet so much. Is it about blood circulation?
4 months ago
Oh, this is a serious one. From what I understand, high sugar levels can damage nerves and blood vessels over time, especially in the extremities like feet. It's really important to keep an eye on any changes and definitely speak to a doctor about it. Don't take any chances.
4 months ago
Don't fall for all the home remedies you see online for this. Your feet are crucial, yaar. If you have diabetes and are feeling any issues with your feet, please, please go to a qualified doctor. Only they can give proper advice, not some WhatsApp forward.
7 months ago
Ah, diabetes, the gift that keeps on giving... to your feet! It damages the nerves and circulation, making them less sensitive and slower to heal. One more thing to worry about when you're already juggling so much. Just remember to check your feet daily, it's important.
7 months ago
Maybe because feet are so far away from the brain? So the sugar just decides to settle there and cause trouble. Kidding, but seriously, anything that makes me worry about my feet is not helping my already terrible sleep schedule. Doc knows best for these things.
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7 months ago
Actually, high blood sugar for a long time can damage nerves, which is called neuropathy, and also blood flow gets affected, that's called peripheral artery disease. Both of these make feet very vulnerable, yaar. Daily checks are super important.
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