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What Causes Swollen Legs While Suffering From Diabetes?
HI, MY MOM HAS BEEN HAVING PROBLEMS WITHE HER LEG SWELLING UP AND RECENTLY ONE TOE HAD A CLEAR COLOR RED SEEPING FROM HER TOE. NOW TWO TOES ARE DOING THAT. SHE HAS FALLEN 3 TIMES WITHIN THE LAST 2 MONTHS. WHAT COULD BE GOING ON? SHE IS ON BLOOD PRESSURE MEDS AND A DIABETIC, ALSO A BREAST CANCER SURVIVOR.
Dear Sir/Madam I have gone through your query and read your symptoms. In my opinion, patients with diabetes, have poor heeling in injury. you need to figure out the discharge also, take care to keep it clean, prevent it from getting infected, and consult your GP. I hope that answers your query. If your want any more clarification, contact me back. Dr Narender Saini
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What Causes Swollen Legs While Suffering From Diabetes?
Dear Sir/Madam I have gone through your query and read your symptoms. In my opinion, patients with diabetes, have poor heeling in injury. you need to figure out the discharge also, take care to keep it clean, prevent it from getting infected, and consult your GP. I hope that answers your query. If your want any more clarification, contact me back. Dr Narender Saini