February 7th, 2008
Diabetic Foot Ulcers - A Common Diabetes Complication
Diabetes is primarily characterized by the condition of hyperglycemia or high blood sugar. This is caused because the hormone insulin that reduces the blood sugar level is not produced or doesn’t work effectively. As there is no cure for diabetes, a diabetic must control their blood sugar levels every day so that there are no further health problems. In type 1 diabetes this involves injecting insulin into the body. In type 2 diabetes and gestational diabetes the treatment may involve taking a drug to make the insulin in their body work more effectively or simply watch what they eat.