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What can result in older people experiencing loss of feeling or altered sensation in their feet?
What can result in older people experiencing loss of feeling or altered sensation in their feet?
- High level of sugar in the blood
- Wearing uncomfortable shoes
- Psychological distress
- Reduced circulation or nerve damage (correct)
What is diabetes mellitus usually characterized by?
What is diabetes mellitus usually characterized by?
- Having too high level of sugar in the blood (correct)
- Unattractive feet causing distress
- Increased urbanization
- Reduced circulation in the feet
What can harm the blood vessels?
What can harm the blood vessels?
- Unhealthy lifestyles
- Reduced physical activity
- Hyperglycemia (high blood sugar) (correct)
- Congenital conditions
Who may put up with discomfort in order to wear stylish shoes?
Who may put up with discomfort in order to wear stylish shoes?
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What population is experiencing rapid cultural changes, increasing urbanization, and unhealthy lifestyles?
What population is experiencing rapid cultural changes, increasing urbanization, and unhealthy lifestyles?
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What can poor foot health lead to?
What can poor foot health lead to?
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Where are corns more likely to form?
Where are corns more likely to form?
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What is bunions an enlargement of?
What is bunions an enlargement of?
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What should foot care patients be encouraged to do within the clinical area?
What should foot care patients be encouraged to do within the clinical area?
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