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A walk on the beach at sunset. Driving a car. Walking down the aisles of a grocery store. It is easy to take these simple feats for granted, however, as a Diabetic the ability to walk can be swiftly taken away if careful diligence is not undertaken. According to a 2008 study in Diabetes Care, people living with Diabetes are eight times more likely than those without Diabetes to require a lower leg amputation. This is because of the many complications that can arise from Diabetes. The first of these complications is termed peripheral neuropathy. Peripheral neuropathy results from damage to ...

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