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Gentlemen
Now that winter is losing it's icy grip and the first days of spring are upon us, many will be venturing out doors to shoot for extended periods of time.
Today I treated a shooting friend who's developed a serious lesion on the underside of his foot after a long days shooting with a small stone in his shoe. He was unaware of the stone due to his loss of sensation
Diabetic ulcers can develop with astonishing speed and ferocity and can be difficult to treat.
Could I respectfully remind all those archers living with Diabetes to check your feet if you're out for a days shooting. Check your socks for seams and holes and check inside your footwear for damage and foreign objects. If you see any areas of rubbing or blistering please consult your doctor straight away. Diabetes is a major factor in the incidence of lower limb amputation in the developed world, with 85% of amputations being preceded by a plantar ulcer.
I apologise if this post comes across as a little strong, but I would hate to hear that one of our TT members has been added to the amputation statistics.
Now that winter is losing it's icy grip and the first days of spring are upon us, many will be venturing out doors to shoot for extended periods of time.
Today I treated a shooting friend who's developed a serious lesion on the underside of his foot after a long days shooting with a small stone in his shoe. He was unaware of the stone due to his loss of sensation
Diabetic ulcers can develop with astonishing speed and ferocity and can be difficult to treat.
Could I respectfully remind all those archers living with Diabetes to check your feet if you're out for a days shooting. Check your socks for seams and holes and check inside your footwear for damage and foreign objects. If you see any areas of rubbing or blistering please consult your doctor straight away. Diabetes is a major factor in the incidence of lower limb amputation in the developed world, with 85% of amputations being preceded by a plantar ulcer.
I apologise if this post comes across as a little strong, but I would hate to hear that one of our TT members has been added to the amputation statistics.