Foot care in Diabetes

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Across
  1. 4. — Severe complication that may occur if diabetic foot infections are neglected.
  2. 8. — Nerve damage in diabetes causing loss of protective sensation in the feet.
  3. 9. — Common complication in diabetic wounds that delays healing.
  4. 10. — Substance applied to prevent dryness and cracking of diabetic feet.
Down
  1. 1. — Daily visual examination of the feet recommended for diabetic patients.
  2. 2. — Walking without footwear, strongly discouraged in diabetic patients.
  3. 3. — Reduced blood supply to the foot due to peripheral vascular disease.
  4. 5. — Specialized branch of healthcare focused on foot care and management.
  5. 6. — Thickened area of skin formed due to repeated pressure or friction on the foot.
  6. 7. — An open sore commonly developing on pressure points of the diabetic foot.