Type 1 diabetes increases the risk for many serious health complications. However, during the past several decades, the rate of serious complications among people with diabetes has been decreasing, and more patients are living longer and healthier lives. There are two important approaches to preventing complications from type 1 diabetes:
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Source: Medifocus Guidebook on: Diabetic Foot Ulcers
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Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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