SUNDAY, June 16, 2002 (HealthDayNews) -- Summer can be a treacherous time for diabetics who don't take care of their feet.
Whether it's playing on the beach and swimming or walking in sandals or open-toed shoes, people with diabetes have to guard their feet against the risk of injuries that could lead to serious complications or even amputation.
Poor circulation associated with the disease can result in diminished sensation and ability to feel pain, so diabetics may have suffered a foot injury without even knowing it.
Here are five safety tips for diabetics from Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles:
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The American Podiatric Medical Association has this information that explaining how diabetes affects your lower extremities.