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Does La 12 Help To Prevent Gangrene?

I am a 66 years old diabetic and living with high blood pressure.I had a diabetic ulcer and skin grafting done a few years ago.But the ulcer revives again.At that time my doctor advised me to take La 12 for the rest of life. Although I discontinued La 12 for about a year before ulcer revives.Now again I am taking La 12.Now I want to know will the La 12 prevent my right foot from gangrene?
Tue, 19 Apr 2016
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Thanks for asking at Healthcare Magic. I read your question and I understand your concern.
La 12 can't prevent foot from gangrene.
It is basically vitamin B12 that helps in regeneration of damaged nerve fibres.
As foot ulcer and gangrene in diabetic foot has two main reasons.
1. Neuropathy
loss of sensations and weakness of muscles; that causes change in foot contour and make foot insensitive to touch and painful stimuli
2. Ischemia
the decrease in blood flow to tissues due to accelated atherosclerosis of arteries of foot like dorsalis pedis and posterior tibial artery
Both these factors causes ulcer formation.
You need to have regular checkup of your foot. Use mirror to see the soles. Cut the nails in U shape. Use pressure offloading shoes. Don't walk barefoot. Always wipe your feet after washing.
Tightly controlled your blood sugar, use La 12 (keep an eye on potassium level) and Pregabalin (lyrica) for neuropathy, statins (Rosuvastatin), Aspirin and sometimes pletal (cilastazole) for ischemia. Always treat infection in early stages.
Hope it helps best.
Don't forget to rate this answer.
Take your best care.
Regards
Dr Ejaz
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Does La 12 Help To Prevent Gangrene?

Thanks for asking at Healthcare Magic. I read your question and I understand your concern. La 12 can t prevent foot from gangrene. It is basically vitamin B12 that helps in regeneration of damaged nerve fibres. As foot ulcer and gangrene in diabetic foot has two main reasons. 1. Neuropathy loss of sensations and weakness of muscles; that causes change in foot contour and make foot insensitive to touch and painful stimuli 2. Ischemia the decrease in blood flow to tissues due to accelated atherosclerosis of arteries of foot like dorsalis pedis and posterior tibial artery Both these factors causes ulcer formation. You need to have regular checkup of your foot. Use mirror to see the soles. Cut the nails in U shape. Use pressure offloading shoes. Don t walk barefoot. Always wipe your feet after washing. Tightly controlled your blood sugar, use La 12 (keep an eye on potassium level) and Pregabalin (lyrica) for neuropathy, statins (Rosuvastatin), Aspirin and sometimes pletal (cilastazole) for ischemia. Always treat infection in early stages. Hope it helps best. Don t forget to rate this answer. Take your best care. Regards Dr Ejaz