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My leg was jumped on by a small dog a month ago -- bruises but no skin was broken. i have well-controlled type 2 diabetes, and still feel a hot spot.
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It should be: Ok. It is still healing. Diabetics heals bit more slowly . You should be fine
Answered 7/14/2014
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