National Diabetes Month Fact: 29 million people in the US have diabetes; 86 million have pre-diabetes. That puts more than one-third of all Americans at risk for diabetes complications including foot ulcers, or sores. Diabetic foot ulcers can be downright dangerous. They are the leading cause of amputation and hospitalization when you have diabetes.
Because of nerve damage and poor circulation, they often go unnoticed until they become a serious threat to your health. Left untreated, infection can spread threatening your limb and your life.
Learn what preventative steps you can take now. Visit us this month to learn about proper foot care and receive a free foot screening at Coryell Health Advanced Wound Center in Gatesville, TX.
More about our wound healing center where we specialize in comprehensive, multidisciplinary care for diabetic patients with non-healing wounds can be found at www.coryellhealth.org or by calling (254)428-6204.