| | Diabetic Athletes Face More Foot Injuries Than Non-Diabetic Athletes - FootPhysicians.com |
 | | Foot and ankle injuries are commonplace among all athletes, weekend warriors and high-performance athletes alike, but diabetic athletes are at a significantly greater risk to sustain stress fractures, sprains and other foot and ankle injuries than nondiabetic athletes, according to the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (ACFAS). |
 | | According to ACFAS spokesperson John M. Giurini, DPM, FACFAS, a Boston foot and ankle surgeon, a key reason diabetic athletes are more susceptible to foot injuries is that many diabetics have neuropathy, the diminished sensation from nerve damage in the foot. |
 | | Diabetic foot problems can include poor circulation coupled with a compromised immune system that increases the risk of infection and the restricted delivery of oxygen and other nutrients to the affected area. |
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