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Why do diabetics have to examine their feet daily?

April 26, 2017diabetics examine feet

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Why do diabetics have to examine their feet daily?

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Because of decreased circulation to the extremities, diabetics can lose sensation in their feet, especially on the soles. They need to examine their feet for cuts, blisters, sores, etc. daily. See tips from podiatrist Dr. Kimberly Leach from the Arizona Institute of Footcare Physicians in the article Diabetes and your feet: Tips for proper care.