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Diabetic Leg Ulcers and Leg Infections

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Diabetes is closely related to infections and leg ulcers. This is due to poor blood circulation that results due to resistant high blood glucose levels over an extended period of time.

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Diabetic Leg Ulcers

And Leg

InfectionsAyurvedResearchFoundation.Com

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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.

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Diabetic Leg Ulcers And Infections

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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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Diabetic Leg Ulcers And Infections

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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 Leg Ulcers And Infections

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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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Diabetic Leg Ulcers And Infections

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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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Diabetic Leg Ulcers And Infections

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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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Diabetic Leg Ulcers And Infections

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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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Diabetic Leg Ulcers And Infections

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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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Diabetic Leg Ulcers And Infections

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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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Diabetic Leg Ulcers And Infections

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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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Diabetic Leg Ulcers And Infections

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