Diabetes Information
Foot health is important for people with type 2 diabetes, because the condition is often linked to poor circulation and peripheral neuropathy ( disease of the nerves ). When people with diabetes don't take proper care of their feet, they can get skin ulcers (sores). Foot sores take a long time to heal and can lead to complications..... Comprehensive foot care programs can reduce amputation rates by 45% to 85%.
Studies in the United States and abroad have found that improved glycemic control benefits people with either type 1 or type 2 diabetes. In general, every percentage point drop in A1C blood test results reduces the risk of microvascular complications ( eye, kidney, and nerve diseases ) by 40%
