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hobie1309
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| Hello! My grandfather is a diabetic. I have noticed yesterday that his lower part of the leg turned black. I do not know if his condition is caused by diabetes or is some other injury. I hope that you will know this and that you will explain me. He is not concerned, but I am. His excuse is that he is too old (he is 70 years old). Thank you in advance! |
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chauncey1987
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| Hello! I suggest you to take your grandfather as soon as possible to the doctor. His turned black leg could be very serious. Namely, I hope that he has problem with neurotrophic ulcers. I am saying this because this, also, can be dry gangrene. Both of these conditions can be caused by diabetes. If this is neurotrophic ulcers, then there is hope for healing, but if it is gangrene, then he will stay without part of leg. |
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