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	Dr. Adebimpe Alere Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospital Ile-Ife, Osun State,Nigeria
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CARE OF THE DIABETIC FOOT. by Adebimpe Ibuoye-Alere December 29, 2010 Diabetes mellitus (DM) represents several diseases in which high blood sugar (glucose) levels over time can damage the nerves, blood vessels, kidneys and eyes. Diabetic foot is an umbrella term for foot problems in patients with diabetes. Diabetes can be dangerous to your feet. Foot problems commonly develop in people with diabetes and can quickly become life threatening. Ten to fifteen percent of diabetic patients develop foot ulcers at some point in their lives, and foot related problems are responsible for up to fifty percent of diabetes-related hospital admissions. Medical Special
AVOIDING HYPERTENSION by Adebimpe Ibuoye-Alere December 13, 2010 High blood pressure does not mean excessive emotional tension, although emotional tension and stress can temporarily increase blood pressure. Hypertension means high pressure (tension) in the arteries. For the general population, a blood pressure of 140/90 or greater is regarded as hypertension. Normal blood pressure is below 120/80; blood pressure between 121/81 and 139/89 is called "pre-hypertension", and a blood pressure of 140/90 or above is considered high. Medical Special

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