Importance of Circulation in Diabetic foot health.

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Importance of Circulation in Diabetic foot health.

Dr Prashant Vas, Consultant Endocrinologist and Diabetologist talks about the Blood Circulation in people with Diabetes. He explains how problems with the arteries and blood circulation can lead to developing ulcers in the feet.

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