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Dr Scholls Diabetic Socks
Foot Problems Associated With Diabetes
Neuropathy - This is nerve damage in the foot that could stop a diabetes sufferer from feeling injuries such as blisters, calluses, or infection.
Skin Changes - Diabetics are much more susceptible to calluses. This will be expedited by low blood circulation on high pressure points on the foot. Diabetic socks or shoes may help reduces calluses.
Foot Ulcers - Foot Ulcers will often occur on the big toe or heel. It is important to have foot ulcers seen by a medical professional, regardless of whether they hurt or not, as foot ulcers can lead to infection in the foot.
Amputation - The biggest foot issue that diabetics have to deal with is amputation. Amputation will become necessary when poor circulation and nerve damage lead to infection. This is why taking extra precautions is very important to diabetics. You may want to look into diabetic socks and, or shoes.
