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Diabetic Leg Ulcers
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InfectionsAyurvedResearchFoundation.Com
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.
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• 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.
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• 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.
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• 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.
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• 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.
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• 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.
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• 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
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• 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.
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• 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.
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• 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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