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I was wondering what are the importance of foot and toe nail care for a person with diabetes?

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The concern is that : When someone has diabetes their blood flow may be impaired, they may have neuropathy and may be at higher risk of infection than a patient without diabetes so care needs to be employed.

Answered 9/29/2016

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Diabetes foot care: People with diabetes are at high risk for develop complications. Like circulatory problems , loss of sensation in their feet that can lead to infection .So proper foot care is very important.

Answered 5/18/2017

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