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Diabetes study cuts foot ulcer deaths.

Kansenji

Kansenji

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A ground-breaking system which could halve the number of people dying from a diabetes-related condition has been developed in the Lothians. New research shows patients suffering from a diabetic foot ulcer could win their battle if their heart health was also treated at the same time.

Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh experts discovered a system of heart monitoring combined with preventative medicine. Dr Matthew Young said the key to their survival was their hearts. A full cardiovascular assessment was carried out on each patient to gauge their blood pressure, cholesterol and heart function before prescribing a range of protective medicines in a unique tailor-made care package.

READ THE FULL BBC ARTICLE HERE
 
It is worth noting that this study recommends that heart-healthy diabetics should take the recommended medications, not just those with heart/blood pressure/cholesterol problems (like me :( ).
 
Thanks for that link.

My GP is in agreement with you. My BP is VERY normal now I have everything under control but he wants me to stay on the ramipril.

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