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What You Should Know About Diabetes
This may necessitate an
amputation
if severe. People with diabetes are also 15 per cent more likely to have an
amputation
than people without the condition.
This may necessitate an
amputation
if severe. People with diabetes are also 15 per cent more likely to have an
amputation
than people without the condition.
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Diabetes & Hypertension Help Society
11 years ago
Amputation
I am having a right leg below knee
amputation
this Thursday in Oxford. I'm fine about it but really worrying about how my wife will deal with it. I'm having the op in Oxford so if anyone's near and fancies a chat drop me a message and i``ll give you the details. Cheers
I am having a right leg below knee
amputation
this Thursday in Oxford. I'm fine about it but really worrying about how my wife will deal with it. I'm having the op in Oxford so if anyone's near and fancies a chat drop me a message and i``ll give you the details. Cheers
macbiker
in
Anxiety Support
11 years ago
On Diabetic Foot Ulcer
Dear All i am working an US based company to deal with Wound care products. Its definitely bringing good results. God has given opertunity to save many legs from amputations. If you come to know or any of your friends or relatives suffering with Diabetic wound please get back to us in the following mail
Dear All i am working an US based company to deal with Wound care products. Its definitely bringing good results. God has given opertunity to save many legs from amputations. If you come to know or any of your friends or relatives suffering with Diabetic wound please get back to us in the following mail
selwatts
in
Diabetes India
11 years ago
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Why do diabetics need to take good care of their feet?
After
amputation
, within 3 years, 50% of amputees either die or loose another leg. Not only that, treatment of diabetic foot lesions is costly… & majority of Indians are not medically insured.
After
amputation
, within 3 years, 50% of amputees either die or loose another leg. Not only that, treatment of diabetic foot lesions is costly… & majority of Indians are not medically insured.
StopDiabetes
Diabetes India
in
Diabetes India
11 years ago
Destination diabetes
According to the Indian Diabetes study, (a nation-wide study conducted by the Indian Council of Medical research), 62.4 million Indians are currently battling diabetes. It has undoubtedly become our national disease. And experts predict that these figures will soon rise. Our country is estimated to have
According to the Indian Diabetes study, (a nation-wide study conducted by the Indian Council of Medical research), 62.4 million Indians are currently battling diabetes. It has undoubtedly become our national disease. And experts predict that these figures will soon rise. Our country is estimated to have
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in
Diabetes India
11 years ago
Potential diabetes breakthrough
Researchers at the Harvard Stem Cell Institute (HSCI) have discovered a hormone that holds promise for a dramatically more effective treatment of type 2 diabetes, a metabolic illness afflicting an estimated 26 million Americans. The researchers believe that the hormone might also have a role in treating
Researchers at the Harvard Stem Cell Institute (HSCI) have discovered a hormone that holds promise for a dramatically more effective treatment of type 2 diabetes, a metabolic illness afflicting an estimated 26 million Americans. The researchers believe that the hormone might also have a role in treating
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in
Diabetes India
11 years ago
Precautions to be taken to prevent leg problem in diabetes
50 per cent of amputees either die or lose another leg within three years of
amputation
.
50 per cent of amputees either die or lose another leg within three years of
amputation
.
StopDiabetes
Diabetes India
in
Diabetes India
11 years ago
Consumption of ALKALINE WATER @ 9.5pH helps control Diabetes & B.P & Hypertension.
And IONIZED ACID WATER at 3.5pH > CURES DIABETIC (Gangrene affected) FOOT and hence prevents
AMPUTATION
of the foot or part thereof. And this treatment is NON-SURGICAL> it involves just FOOT BATH regularly for few weeks.
And IONIZED ACID WATER at 3.5pH > CURES DIABETIC (Gangrene affected) FOOT and hence prevents
AMPUTATION
of the foot or part thereof. And this treatment is NON-SURGICAL> it involves just FOOT BATH regularly for few weeks.
manjitmalia
in
Diabetes India
11 years ago
Diabetes
Combined with reduced blood flow, neuropathy (nerve damage) in the feet increases the chance of foot ulcers, infection and eventual need for limb
amputation
.
Combined with reduced blood flow, neuropathy (nerve damage) in the feet increases the chance of foot ulcers, infection and eventual need for limb
amputation
.
Rex1985
in
Diabetes & Hypertension Help Society
11 years ago
Help......
Hi, I am a 52 year old type 1 diabetic with two below the knee amputations. I have just spent 4 days in HDU for a servere chest infection, and kidney failure. They were astounded to hear that I have never had my kidneys tested..........no one will tell me. What the treatment is? They had a filter machine
Hi, I am a 52 year old type 1 diabetic with two below the knee amputations. I have just spent 4 days in HDU for a servere chest infection, and kidney failure. They were astounded to hear that I have never had my kidneys tested..........no one will tell me. What the treatment is? They had a filter machine
Stumpy13
in
Early CKD Support
11 years ago
Hyper Baric Oxygen Therapy for DFUs (Diabetic Foot Ulcers) in Ludhiana.
More and more diabetics with non or slow healing foot ulcers are now using Hyper baric Oxygen for wound healing with many added health benefits. It involves breathing 100% medical oxygen at increased or pressurised environment inside a chamber. One such facility at Ved Hospital, Gurdev Nagar, Ludhiana
More and more diabetics with non or slow healing foot ulcers are now using Hyper baric Oxygen for wound healing with many added health benefits. It involves breathing 100% medical oxygen at increased or pressurised environment inside a chamber. One such facility at Ved Hospital, Gurdev Nagar, Ludhiana
HBOT1
in
Diabetes India
11 years ago
HERBAL CURE OF DIABETES FORMULATED BY A PHYSICIAN
And what awaits you is an implicit death sentence of heart disease stroke obesity kidney failure debilitating nerve damage (neuropathy)blindness impotence
amputation
sand many other grim diabetes complications.
And what awaits you is an implicit death sentence of heart disease stroke obesity kidney failure debilitating nerve damage (neuropathy)blindness impotence
amputation
sand many other grim diabetes complications.
Hidden
in
Diabetes India
11 years ago
HERBAL CURE OF DIABETES FORMULATED BY A PHYSICIAN
And what awaits you is an implicit death sentence of heart disease stroke obesity kidney failure debilitating nerve damage (neuropathy)blindness impotence
amputation
sand many other grim diabetes complications. Simply because the underlying cause of your diabetes was never addressed.
And what awaits you is an implicit death sentence of heart disease stroke obesity kidney failure debilitating nerve damage (neuropathy)blindness impotence
amputation
sand many other grim diabetes complications. Simply because the underlying cause of your diabetes was never addressed.
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in
Diabetes India
11 years ago
Diabetic Foot Care
In worst cases this can lead to terminal ulceration and the need for
amputation
. Self-care of foot problems in diabetes There is no cure for the circulation and neuropathy problems that occur with diabetes.
In worst cases this can lead to terminal ulceration and the need for
amputation
. Self-care of foot problems in diabetes There is no cure for the circulation and neuropathy problems that occur with diabetes.
footfoot1
in
Couch to 5K
11 years ago
Self-Care at Home for Diabetic Foot
A person with diabetes should do the following: Foot examination: Examine your feet daily and also after any trauma, no matter how minor, to your feet. Report any abnormalities to your physician. Use a water-based moisturizer every day (but not between your toes) to prevent dry skin and cracking.
A person with diabetes should do the following: Foot examination: Examine your feet daily and also after any trauma, no matter how minor, to your feet. Report any abnormalities to your physician. Use a water-based moisturizer every day (but not between your toes) to prevent dry skin and cracking.
Dr_Pallavi
in
Diabetes India
11 years ago
what is diabetes and how to reverse it?
What is Diabetes? How to reverse it? Diabetes mellitus, or simply diabetes, is a group of metabolic diseases in which a person has high blood sugar, either because the pancreas does not produce enough insulin, or because cells do not respond to the insulin that is produced. This high blood sugar produces
What is Diabetes? How to reverse it? Diabetes mellitus, or simply diabetes, is a group of metabolic diseases in which a person has high blood sugar, either because the pancreas does not produce enough insulin, or because cells do not respond to the insulin that is produced. This high blood sugar produces
doctor1
in
Diabetes India
11 years ago
The John Radcliffe Hospital, Dr. Henderson- Slater, Consultant in Neurological Disability and Rehabilitation Medicine & the OCE
Anyway the info given is: “All aspects of care of patients with long term, debilitating neurological illnesses, in particular the care of people with behavioural disturbance and neuro-psychiatric problems; management and assessment of patients after
amputation
: management of phantom pain and other
Anyway the info given is: “All aspects of care of patients with long term, debilitating neurological illnesses, in particular the care of people with behavioural disturbance and neuro-psychiatric problems; management and assessment of patients after
amputation
: management of phantom pain and other
nikkistowe
Volunteer
in
Ataxia UK
11 years ago
Three major types of Neuropathy!
Neuropathy can lead to disability,
amputation
, decreased ambulation as well as foot and leg ulceration because of loss or damage to nerves which feel sensation in the lower limbs.
Neuropathy can lead to disability,
amputation
, decreased ambulation as well as foot and leg ulceration because of loss or damage to nerves which feel sensation in the lower limbs.
CNAadmin
in
Neuropathy Support
12 years ago
Lupus "Like" syndrome with APS, newly diagnosed
In one year I have had an arterial clot in my leg, a near
amputation
at the hip resulting from a bang to my shin, Multiple PE's, recurrent thrombosis. and a TIA.
In one year I have had an arterial clot in my leg, a near
amputation
at the hip resulting from a bang to my shin, Multiple PE's, recurrent thrombosis. and a TIA.
anniesensi
in
LUPUS UK
12 years ago
APS and Lupus Genetic link?
My Uncle who died aged 50 about 20 years ago had recurrent blood clots in his leg from age 30, the first resulting in the
amputation
of his toe after dropping something on it causing gangrine. Anyway, he had progressive amputations until his leg was removed at the hip.
My Uncle who died aged 50 about 20 years ago had recurrent blood clots in his leg from age 30, the first resulting in the
amputation
of his toe after dropping something on it causing gangrine. Anyway, he had progressive amputations until his leg was removed at the hip.
anniesensi
in
Hughes Syndrome APS Forum
12 years ago
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