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What can cause diabetics to suffer from swollen ankles?
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A number of things.: Diabetics can have swollen ankles from unrecognized fractures, problems with circulation, or fluid retention without vascular issues. See your primary care doctor or an orthopedic foot and ankle surgeon to get a diagnosis and treatment. www.orthodoc.aaos.org/foot ankle.
Answered 11/17/2012
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Kidney, heart diseas: Most common but issues unrelated to diabetes may also cause swelling ankles, like varicose veins.
Answered 10/4/2016
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