i just can't imagine, what should they do if they just get a small cut or wound??? is it cureable??? or is it fine as long as the sugar level is normal...
2007-04-14 16:36:51 · 11 answers · asked by gardenOfTheLife 2 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Diabetes
my bf is a type 1 and i'm so panic because people keep telling me about he cannot be injured (even a small cut) or he would be amputated....i mean, we often get cut or injured in our life, don't we?? and it's just scary when you are amputated for a small wound...
2007-04-14 16:57:45 · update #1
It is not true at all!!!! I have been a diabetic (type 1) for almost 15 years and have had numerous injuries. As long as the injuries are taken care of and cleaned properly then there isn't going to be a problem. Sometimes it does take a little longer for things to heal but that doesn't mean that a body part will have to be amputated. Just because your boyfriend is a diabetic doesn't mean that he can't lead a normal life. The only difference is that he has to watch what he eats. If you have any other questions about it I would be happy to answer them for you (I'm kind of an expert when it comes to diabetes!) Don't worry about it and just love him for who he is.
2007-04-14 17:08:24 · answer #1 · answered by fruitylil'me 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Diabetes can lead to skin infections that can lead into the deeper tissues when poor circulation is present. If a person with diabetes steps on a nail or something, and they have peripheral neuropathy, they might not feel the injury and it will remain untreated for some time. Then infection can set in and they might discover something lodged in their foot when they see the doctor for an appointment. If they have an infection of the foot, this can lead to gangrene and then an amputation would have to happen. Once gangrene sets in, the tissue has died and it cannot be saved. So surgeons take out the infected area plus a few inches and this will probably save the diabetic's life.
2007-04-14 16:46:55 · answer #2 · answered by nina p 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The only thing that is true concerning injuries in a diabetic person is that they tend to take longer to heal than in a person without diabetes. It's only when someone fails to keep his or her blood sugar under control for a long period of time that it can result in an amputation of a limb.
2007-04-14 21:27:31 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It takes a long time for the wound to heal when you are a diabetic. That is why a diabetic have to be cautious. If your bf gets a small cut, he has to take care of that wound. He has to make sure that it will not get worst. He also has to keep his blood sugar well controlled if he has the wound for it to heal.
Amputation is only done when the limb is already necrotic or there is no circulation to that limb. so, your bf has to be cautious if he got a wound.
2007-04-15 09:43:18 · answer #4 · answered by lilcutie98 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most people with diabetes sustaing injuries or go through surgeries just like anyone else. The condition itself could cause blindness, loss of circulation, etc... but that is if it is not kept controlled for most patients. Diabetes is a pancreatic disorder where the pancreas does not process sugars properly and thus the need for insulin shots.
2007-04-14 16:48:15 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
no its not true that if they get injured something will get amputated. but being diabetic leaves the body prone to infection, a friend had to get his toe removed because of it getting infected and they had to amputate it. but if he did not have diabetes it would have healed correctly.
in case your wondering he still has a toe but they removed the bone and replaced it with a few small bones within his foot, but now he cannot move his toe.
2007-04-14 16:52:33 · answer #6 · answered by Over and Over 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bull-----. HOWEVER, being diabetic means you MIGHT have complications from a wound.
Diabetics are also prone to foot problems, an ingrown toenail can be a real pain. For this reason, your b/f should see a podiatrist periodically.
Make sure he takes care of himself,and you'll have him around for a long, long time.
2007-04-14 19:08:32 · answer #7 · answered by TedEx 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, that's not true. While a person with neuropathy should be very careful with cuts/injuries because it is easier for them to get an infection because they are less likely to notice the cut/injury, it does not automatically condemn them to another amputation. The key is to be aware of any possible cuts/injuries and take care of them immediately if you notice them.
2007-04-14 16:43:01 · answer #8 · answered by Lauren P 2 · 4⤊ 0⤋
no not at all. over time diabetes causes problems to your circulatory system. eventually the blood flow becomes so decreased to areas far from the heart (like toes, feet, fingers) and the tissue starts to die. this is what causes the need for amputations in diabetic patients.
2007-04-14 16:44:44 · answer #9 · answered by joe c 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
they're exaggerating. if he has poor circulation in his feet (which he prolly doesnt) and he badly cuts himself and isnt aware of it for a long time and it gets gangrene then he may lose a foot.
2007-04-14 17:06:17 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋