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Suggest Suitable Therapy For Diabetes
Hi, doctors : My mom is a diabetic for almost 15 years now and she used injections for almost 10 years and every time keeps on increasing .
Now she is using injection (Insuline mixture) 40 cc in the morning and 30 cc at night
She can not walk properly as her legs are swallen and she can not feel pain ( I see her apply lot of oil on her legs )she said its help
On the last clinic (that is last week)her Doctor said that she might loose her legs ? She might use while chair ?
Please advise as I am so worried.
Now she is using injection (Insuline mixture) 40 cc in the morning and 30 cc at night
She can not walk properly as her legs are swallen and she can not feel pain ( I see her apply lot of oil on her legs )she said its help
On the last clinic (that is last week)her Doctor said that she might loose her legs ? She might use while chair ?
Please advise as I am so worried.
Mon, 6 Oct 2014
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Diabetes is a progressive condition, medication requirements increase with time.
This can be stalled with lifestyle changes such as using a healthy diet and also getting enough physical activity.
The fact that she is unable to feel on her limbs implied that there is damage to the nerves in this area. Diabetic nerve disease is a common complication of diabetes.
Decrease sensation can mean that she may not be able to feel if any injury occurs to the legs which increases the risk of infection.
Preventing amputation involves: (1)checking the feet completely daily
(2)wearing comfortable shoes that would not cause damage
(3)wearing shoes inside when moving about and outside the house
(4)controlling blood sugars to prevent further damage to the foot and also preventing any other diabetic complications.
I hope this helps
Diabetes is a progressive condition, medication requirements increase with time.
This can be stalled with lifestyle changes such as using a healthy diet and also getting enough physical activity.
The fact that she is unable to feel on her limbs implied that there is damage to the nerves in this area. Diabetic nerve disease is a common complication of diabetes.
Decrease sensation can mean that she may not be able to feel if any injury occurs to the legs which increases the risk of infection.
Preventing amputation involves: (1)checking the feet completely daily
(2)wearing comfortable shoes that would not cause damage
(3)wearing shoes inside when moving about and outside the house
(4)controlling blood sugars to prevent further damage to the foot and also preventing any other diabetic complications.
I hope this helps
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