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A member asked:
I was diagnosed with a foot ulcer. why do i have one if i am not diabetic?
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Venous or pressure: Ulcers have different potential causative factors not just diabetes. Such as venous stasis, pressure, or lack of arterial blood supply. The different types are treated in different ways so be sure to seek care.
Answered 11/29/2017
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