Limb Loss to Diabetes and Proper Wound Care

Dr. Harikrishna Nair, President of the Malaysian Society of Wound Care Professionals

17-Sep-13 16:00

Limb Loss to Diabetes and Proper Wound Care

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Many diabetic patients can sometimes underestimate the dangers of cuts and wounds - contributing to the horrifying statistic of a foot being cut off every 20 seconds - largely due to improper wound care and management of individuals with Type 2 diabetes. Dr. Harikrishna Nair, President of the Malaysian Society of Wound Care Professionals, joins us to discuss how to tackle this limb loss with proper wound treatment.

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