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I have on my ankles i have type 2 diabetes could that be the cause. swelling?
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1.EXCESS salt intake: 1.CONSIDER EXCESS SALT INTAKE IE COLD CUTS,,CANNED SOUP ETC. 2. MUST CONSIDER/ RULE OUT CARDIAC FAILURE. 3.CONSIDER CERTAIN BP MEDS AMLODIPINE,SPEFICIALLY IF PT IS TAKLNG 10 MGMS OR MORE, TZDS IE ACTOS (pioglitazone).
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