Lavar Ball And The Importance of Diabetic Foot Care

💬 “In a population where being a diabetic increases your risk of actually having an amputation of the leg by almost tenfold, I would hope just checking your foot would be something that would be at the top of your list.”

⚡ In this episode, I talk about the critically important yet often overlooked topic of diabetic foot care. Just recently, LaVar Ball shared in a SLAM interview how his leg had to be amputated due to diabetes complications. And you know me—even when you’re my worst enemy, that’s something I’d never wish to happen to you. So, if you want to learn what you can do to prevent having a part of your leg removed, join me in this episode as I help you save your foot.

🎧 Stay tuned to find out:

• What happens when you have diabetes
• How neglecting foot health can lead to severe consequences, such as amputation
• Why doctors cut off a diabetic’s toes, foot, or leg
• The critical steps for daily foot care that every diabetic should follow
• The importance of regular checkups and proper footwear
• The role of blood sugar management in foot health

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