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By Chuck Gerald, pedorthist Over six million people have diabetes and have not been diagnosed. Fifty- four million have pre- diabetes or borderline. Every 30 seconds a person in the developed world has a limb amputated due to diabetes, 54,000 in the U.S. alone. According to statistics, 68 percent will die with in five years... More ... LifeTrail stations arrive at Lowman Campus Contributed by Lowman Home Administrator David Lever was part of a group of Lowman staff and residents who teamed up to install a new LifeTrail System along the existing walking path surrounding the pond on Lowman Home's campus. Dr. Tom Brown, CEO of Lutheran Homes of South Carolina also participated in assembling the stati... More ... Dos and Don'ts for diabetics Dos Inspect your feet daily for blisters, cuts, and scratches. Always check between your toes. Wash your feet daily. Dry carefully. Avoid extreme temperatures. Test water with your hands or elbow before bathing. Inspect the insides of your shoes for foreign objects, and rough edges. More ... |
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