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CharleyDog

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10. Diabetes causes circulations problems, the feet, the legs may lose oxygen perfusion
Tue Sep 12, 2023, 08:54 PM
Sep 2023

Glucose in the blood causes the capillaries to become clogged. The tissue dies without oxygen. The toe may turn black and
has to be amputated. Diabetes also causes numbness in the feet and so protecting your feet is important. Always wear shoes.
Some rules to prevent amputation: no smoking. Blood glucose in normal limits. Protect those feet.

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