December 12, 2021
Category :Diabetes Facts
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For diabetic patients, no symptom is too insignificant to ignore. Given a short period of time, what starts as a small untreated wound or blister on the foot can develop into a condition severe enough to have to undergo foot or above the knee amputation. A study concluded that
diabetics who acquire infections are 55 times more likely to get hospitalized and 154 times more likely to undergo an amputation.
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diabetes mellitus, infection, influenza, leg amputation, neuropathy, pneumonia
March 19, 2021
Category :Diabetes Research
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Diabetes is no joke. It is truly saddening to know that many people do suffer from this kind of sickness. It is also saddening to know how people are coping up so hard just to fight the battle. If we could just wish everyone in the world would be free from sickness, then, many people will never suffer again from diabetes. Diabetes destroys not only the health of a person but also brings complications as well. The most common complication is a skin disease.
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allergies, infection, mild soap, skin problems, type 1 diabetes, weight
October 24, 2020
Category :Health Watch
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A cyst is a clogged blocked pocket or pouch of tissue filled with air, fluid, or even pus that forms within any tissue in the body but most especially in the skin as a result of infection. The most common cysts among diabetic patients are Folliculitis. This is characterized by an inflammation of the hair follicles caused by an infection, chemical or physical irritation found in the face, thighs, and scalp. Diabetic patients who are obese and who have low immune systems have a higher risk of getting this cyst.
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antibiotics, diabetic patient, follicle, infection, pain, pancreas
May 6, 2020
Category :Health Watch
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Tis the season of beso-beso and group hugs during endless reunions and karaoke nights! A lot of indoor human contact increases the transmission of viruses, which can cause the common cold.
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colds, diabetes, infection, soup