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Approximately 20% of patients with diabetes will, at one time, have a diabetic foot ulcer. This can result in, among other things, amputation.  A foot ulcer is an open wound on the bottom of the foot, which can develop because of poor circulation, trauma, or after having diabetes for a long time. It can be …

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Varicose veins are twisted, enlarged veins in the legs and feet that many people find unsightly and uncomfortable. They are caused by weak or damaged vein walls and valves. The risk of varicose veins increases with age, and women are more likely to have them than men. Pregnancy, sitting or standing for long periods, obesity …

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