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Physical problems related to diabetes include weakness, loss of endurance, obesity, and balance problems. Diabetes often leads to the problem of lower physical activity (which causes many other diseases). Physical activity and exercise are effective ways to lower high-blood sugar levels.
Persons with diabetes frequently present with lower extremity (LE) edema; however, compression therapy is generally avoided for fear of compromising arterial circulation in a population with a high prevalence of peripheral arterial disease.
Diabetic retinopathy is 1 of the 5 most common causes of severe visual impairment (visual acuity of 20/200 or worse) in the United States—an estimated 286 000 people aged 40 years or older had diabetic retinopathy during 2005 to 2008. 62 As one of the longest-duration prospective studies of the epidemiology of diabetic retinopathy, the ...
15 Ιαν 2019 · Swelling (Edema) in the Legs, Ankles and Feet. Edema (known as oedema in the UK) is a build up of fluid in the body (water retention) which causes swelling. Edema commonly affects the legs, ankles, feet and wrist. Water retention is often treatable, with treatment varying depending on the cause.
The physical examination should assess for systemic causes of edema eg heart failure (e.g., jugular venous distention, crackles), renal disease (e.g., proteinuria, oliguria), hepatic disease (e.g., jaundice, ascites, asterixis), or thyroid disease (e.g., exophthalmos, tremor, weight loss).
9 Ιουλ 2024 · Swollen legs or feet may or may not be related to diabetes. Your diet, activity level, hormone changes, and even the weather can make you swell up. Other health conditions–some of them serious–could be the reason. To find out why you're swelling, see your healthcare provider.
31 Δεκ 2019 · In this clinical commentary, we highlight the diabetes epidemic and provide recommendations for screening, examination, and preventive care practices that can be immediately implemented by physical therapists to reduce the impact of diabetes and its associated complications.
