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What Causes Infection On Toes?
My father who has type 2 diabetes and is 65 has an infection on one of his toes. His toe is purple/blackish. I just found out today. He didn't want to worry me but it looks very bad. He says his big toe nail was rubbing against the skin of the other toe.
Mon, 15 Sep 2014
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Diabetic foot ulcer has to be managed with good sugar control.
I would like to know his present medications and know about his recent fasting and postprandial blood sugar results.
Diet restrictions avoiding high sugar intake
Timely meals avoiding snacks in between
Dressing the wound daily
Daily anaerobic exercises
Having insulin or medications regularly
Will help in the healing process of the wound. Hope this explains
Dr.Amarnath
Diabetic foot ulcer has to be managed with good sugar control.
I would like to know his present medications and know about his recent fasting and postprandial blood sugar results.
Diet restrictions avoiding high sugar intake
Timely meals avoiding snacks in between
Dressing the wound daily
Daily anaerobic exercises
Having insulin or medications regularly
Will help in the healing process of the wound. Hope this explains
Dr.Amarnath
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