Re: stick on flip flops

On Sun, 30 Sep 2007 10:05:37 +0100, "Duncan Heenan"
<duncanheenan@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

Interesting, I've never heard that before. Please elucidate, who shouldn't
diabetics go barefoot?

from http://www.graduatedcompression.com/diabeticft.htm

"Diabetes often causes poor blood supply to your legs and feet. As a
result, your skin may become thinner, break more easily, heal more
slowly, and become more vulnerable to infection. Diabetes can also
lead to nerve damage, reducing the feeling in your feet. If this
happens, you may not notice minor injuries that could cause an
infection. Even a small cut or blister can lead to serious problems
when you have diabetes."
--
Cheers
Mike
http://www.eastneybeach.org.uk
.

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