Diabetes doesn’t just affect blood sugar, it damages blood vessels throughout the body. Over time, this damage increases the risk of poor circulation, wounds, infection, and amputation.
High blood sugar weakens both arteries and veins, leading to:
When venous disease is also present, swelling and skin breakdown worsen.
Venous insufficiency prevents blood from returning efficiently to the heart, causing:
In diabetic patients, these wounds are especially difficult to heal.
Key steps include:
Managing diabetes means protecting circulation. Healthy legs, healed wounds, and reduced heart risk all begin with vascular awareness.
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