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Dr. Hamasaki graduated from the Hiroshima University School of Medicine and the Graduate School of Medicine, Jichi Medical University. He completed his residency at the Department of Diabetes, Endocrinology and Metabolism, National Center for Global Health and Medicine Hospital and the Department of Internal Medicine, Kohnodai Hospital, National Center for Global Health and Medicine. He has served in the National Center for Global Health and Medicine Hospital and Kohnodai Hospital and joined Hamasaki Clinic in April 2017. Dr. Hamasaki specializes in diabetes and treats a wide range of internal medicine and endocrine disorders.
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Content updated on Sep 20, 2022
What is diabetic gangrene?
This is a condition where a wound on the limbs doesn't heal well due to diabetes, resulting in tissue death.
Symptoms of diabetic gangrene
Hands and feet turned pale and blue
Hands and feet are cold
History of diabetes or pre-diabetes
Blisters
Numbness or abnormal sensation
Sores or ulcers of the skin
Questions your doctor may ask to check for diabetic gangrene
Your doctor may ask these questions to diagnose diabetic gangrene
Do you have purple blue colored skin?
Do you have cold hands and feet?
Have you ever been diagnosed with diabetes or pre-diabetes?
Do you have blisters on your skin?
Do you feel any numbness or change in sensation?
Treatment for diabetic gangrene
Surgery is needed to remove infected and diseased portions. Antibiotics are given to prevent and treat infection. Although damaged tissue cannot be saved, the risk of further episodes can be reduced by maintaining good control of blood sugar levels.
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References
GRUNBERG A, DAVIES HL, BLAIR JL. Diabetic gangrene. Br Med J. 1951 Nov 24;2(4742):1254-7. doi: 10.1136/bmj.2.4742.1254. PMID: 14879060; PMCID: PMC2070827.
https://www.bmj.com/content/2/4742/1254
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Hidetaka Hamasaki, MD (Endocrinology)
Dr. Hamasaki graduated from the Hiroshima University School of Medicine and the Graduate School of Medicine, Jichi Medical University. He completed his residency at the Department of Diabetes, Endocrinology and Metabolism, National Center for Global Health and Medicine Hospital and the Department of Internal Medicine, Kohnodai Hospital, National Center for Global Health and Medicine. He has served in the National Center for Global Health and Medicine Hospital and Kohnodai Hospital and joined Hamasaki Clinic in April 2017. Dr. Hamasaki specializes in diabetes and treats a wide range of internal medicine and endocrine disorders.
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