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Diabetes related foot care
In Alberta, approximately 140,000 individuals have diabetes mellitus, while another 70,000 have the disease but have not yet been diagnosed.
In Alberta, approximately 140,000 individuals have diabetes mellitus, while another 70,000 have the disease but have not yet been diagnosed.
Foot problems are a leading cause of hospitalization for Canadians who have been identified as having diabetes mellitus. Therefore, routine foot care in the prevention of diabetes-related complications is imperative. Common problems include infection, ulceration or gangrene that may lead to amputation. Most of these problems are preventable through proper care and regular visits to a podiatrist.
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