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== Cautions ==
== Cautions ==
A diabetic may lose feeling in hands and feet because of nerve damage.
It is very important that feet be inspected and any cuts, scrapes or sores are treated promptly. Amputation of the foot is not uncommon where damage has occurred.
A Doctor or Nurse should do an inspection and test of the feet to see how much loss of feeling has occurred.
Diabetics also suffer from vision loss , do to damage to blood vessels in the eye. A regular appointment with an Opthamologist is recommended.
Diabetics also suffer from vision loss , do to damage to blood vessels in the eye. A regular appointment with an Opthamologist is recommended.