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Is It Safe For A Diabetic Person To Have Both Knees Replaced?
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I am an 84 year old diabetic man thinking of having both knees replaced in one operation, by the way I do 36 unit of insulin in the Morning and 26 in the evening, can You please advise , the best options for an old man.
Best Regards Orazio Farinella
I am an 84 year old diabetic man thinking of having both knees replaced in one operation, by the way I do 36 unit of insulin in the Morning and 26 in the evening, can You please advise , the best options for an old man.
Best Regards Orazio Farinella
Tue, 11 Mar 2014
Dear orazia, ur age n insulin doses explains me ur condition , m afraid that i cant permit u for knee replacement as diabetic pts has poor healing capacity n many othet associated disorders fluctuating B.P , cholestrol , serum creatiniine n uric acid......u should better consult a diabetologist and physiotherapist together.pls avoid surgery ...
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