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Article: Prevent diabetes problems: Keep your feet and skin healthy.(Pamphlet)
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- Pamphlet by: National Institute of Diabetes & Digestive & Kidney Diseases
- Article date:
- May 3, 2000
CopyrightCOPYRIGHT 2000 National Institute of Diabetes & Digestive & Kidney Diseases. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan. All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)
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What are diabetes problems?
Too much sugar in the blood for a long time causes diabetes problems. This high blood sugar can damage many parts of the body, such as the heart, blood vessels, and kidneys. Diabetes problems can be scary, but there is a lot you can do to prevent them or slow them down.
This booklet is about feet and skin problems caused by diabetes. You will learn the things you can do each day and during each year to stay healthy and prevent diabetes problems.
What should I do each day to stay healthy with diabetes?
Follow the healthy eating plan that you and your doctor or dietitian have worked out. Eat your meals and ...