Many Diabetes Patients Wear the Wrong Shoes, University of Benin Study Suggests

WebMD -- April 22, 2011 -- Many patients with diabetes fall short on foot care and footwear, according to a new study. Failure to perform recommended foot care and wearing inappropriate footwear can set diabetes patients up for foot ulcers. Ulcers are painful and potentially serious. They can sometimes lead to amputation.

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