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Diabetes

 

Having diabetes means that you’re much more likely to develop problems with your feet. For instance, raised blood sugars, blood fats and blood pressure levels can damage the nerves in the feet causing a condition called peripheral neuropathy. Nerve damage combined with poor circulation (so that you get less blood supply to your feet) can slow the healing of any cuts and sores you might have and increase your chances of developing a foot infection. 

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Click here to download the advice on good foot care.

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