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Diabetic Leg Ulcers

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Diabetic Leg Ulcers And Infections

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• Diabetes is closely related to leg ulcers and

infections.

• This is due to poor blood circulation that results

due to resistant high blood glucose levels over an

extended period of time.

• Loss of sensation or numbness in the feet may

occur making causing leg ulcers and infections to

develop.



• Wound – It is a sharp injury on the dermis layer

of the skin that leaves it cut, torn or punctured.

• Chronic venous insufficiency (CVI) - It is a

medical condition where the veins cannot enough

oxygen-poor blood back to the heart.



• Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD) – It is a disease

in which plaque builds up in the arteries that

carry blood to your head, organs, and limbs.

• The plaque can harden and narrow the arteries

over time which may prevent blood flow to the

various organs and body parts.



• Diabetic Foot – Due to persistent high blood

sugar level nerves or blood vessels may get

damaged which may result in loss of sensation or

numbness in the feet?

• You may not feel a cut, blister or a sore.

• There may be ulcers and infections and in severe

cases may lead to amputation.



• Venous Ulcer – Veins in the legs carry blood

from legs and feet back to the heart.

• When the veins in the legs are not working well

blood accumulates in the lower leg which resists

supply of oxygen and nutrients to the tissues.

• This condition is known as Venous Ulcer.



• Arterial Ulcers – This is a condition when blood

is not moving well throughout the feet.

• This happens due to arteriosclerosis which

prevents blood flow through the arteries due to

fatty deposits on the artery walls.

• Arterial ulcers usually develop between the toes,

tips of toes and the heels.



• Pressure Ulcers – It is a common type of sore

that develop due to prolonged exposure to an

area of the skin.

• They are also called bed sores.

• Diabkil Capsules – It is a wonderful herbal

supplement that can be taken besides

medication.

• Foot care Guidelines



• Shed excess weight.

• To keep your calf muscles pumping walk and

exercise for at least an hour a day.

• Check your legs and feet regularly for cracks,

sores and ulcers.

• Make sure to moisturize every time after

bathing.



• Take extra caution not to injure your legs while

pushing the supermarket trolley or doing

housework.

• Consider protective shin splints.

• Wear comfortable well fitting shoes and socks.

Do not buy socks with a tighter garter or cuff.



• Before you put on shoes check the inside of

shoes for small stones or rough patches.

• If you have to stand for long durations of time

keep changing positions.

• Avoid sitting cross legged and always use

padded stool to put up your feet and stretch them

out to reduce swelling.


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