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Message: <blockquote data-quote="alandbailey" data-source="post: 293921" data-attributes="member: 36624">I thought my type 2 diabetes was cured after DS bariatric surgery in 2004 - it was, but the effects of ED and neuropathy are still present and worsening. I developed ulcers on 2 toes, which first responded to treatment with Manuka honey, but then became infected and started to turn black - NOT gangrene - 3 courses of different antibiotics had no effect. I developed cellulitis, erythema and induration - all very nasty and distressing.I was advised to have the toes amputated as I had osteomyelitis which could spread to the whole foot and then to the leg - I had the amputation as I prefer malt whisky to make me legless, not a surgeon's knife! lol.Unfortunately I now have an ulcer on the toe of the other foot - I am resigned to more mutilation.Ask your GP to refer you to a vascular surgeon or other allied consultant - I see about 3 or 4 consultants regarding my condition - all say the root cause was diabetic neuropathy.Time is of the essence - if mine had been diagnosed earlier, I might still have all my toes.Good Luck,Alan</blockquote>

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