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Diabetic Foot:

The diabetic foot is a complication of diabetes in which the lack of blood supply is combined with neuropathy (involvement of different nerve fibres) and infection by immunity alteration.

One-third of all diabetic patients develop, with age, symptoms in the lower extremity, as there is the presence of high levels of sugar in the blood, a fact that over time, can damage nerves and blood vessels and can cause a loss of sensation in the feet;one may not even feel a cut, blister or sore, which can cause ulcers and infections. Severe cases can even result in amputation.

Prevention

Prevention through periodic revisions is essential to avoid complications at the vascular, neuropathic or ulcerative level.

Shoe therapy is also an important factor to consider along with treatment, since it is necessary to wear made-to-measure shoes for the patient’s pathology.

At our centre we take into account all the peculiarities entailed in being a risk patient, and for this, we will advise and treat you, considering all your needs while working with other specialists to provide a comprehensive treatment.

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