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Diabetes can lead to nerve damage and poor circulation, increasing the risk of foot wounds, ulcers, and infections.
Meet Teresa Salzmann, a Registered Chiropodist at Anishnawbe Health Toronto, a partner in the Downtown East Toronto Ontario Health Team’s Lower Limb Preservation Program. Salzmann shares tips on what to look for during self-exams, including bruises, swelling, and open sores that may indicate the early stages of a foot wound or ulcer.
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