11/19/2024
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Did you know athletes living with diabetes are at a significantly greater risk of sustaining stress fractures, sprains and other foot and ankle injuries than nondiabetic athletes? A key reason is that many athletes living with diabetes have neuropathy, the diminished sensation from nerve damage in the foot, and are simply not aware that they’ve been injured or have pain. Other foot problems associated with the disease 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. This does not mean that athletes living with diabetes must stay away from sports and exercise. The point is that athletes living with diabetes must take special care of their feet and should make a foot and ankle surgeon a part of their care team.
https://www.foothealthfacts.org/article/diabetic-athletes-face-more-foot-injuries-than-non