Q : |
What special measures must a diabetic patient take? |
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A : |
It should have the following qualities. |
| - Diabetes should be controlled well. See a doctor regularly. | |
| - Inspect the stump daily. If an ulcer develops, stop using | |
| the prosthesis until the ulcer is healed. | |
| - Keep the stump clean, washing and drying it thoroughly. | |
| - When there is an ulcer, apply antiseptics. If an infection | |
| develops, see a doctor quickly. | |
| - Keep the stump wrapped even when you are not wearing | |
| the prosthesis. | |