▲ The woman was suffering from “diabetic foot” and was at risk of amputation. After treatment by Chinese medicine, it was improved and regained smoothness.
About 1 in 10 Hong Kong people in Hong Kong has diabetes; the elderly over 65 years old have diabetes more commonly, regarding 20 to 30% of the population. Physician Chen Yanjun, a registered Chinese medicine practitioner, shared the case, referring to a patient with severe diabetes who suffered from “diabetic foot” and suffered from severe pain to the point of being unable to walk. Fortunately, following treatment, the condition improved rapidly.
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Dr. Chen said that the patient was regarding 80 years old and had a history of diabetes for more than 20 years. The condition was so severe that he needed dialysis. He also had high blood pressure. When the patient was first diagnosed, the skin on the feet was very dry, with extensive cracks and cracks on the soles of the feet, and the pain was so painful that he might not walk. With Dr. Chen’s prescription of internal and external medicines, the patient’s condition improved quickly.
Poor liver, kidney, spleen and stomach function in diabetic patients
Dr. Chen continued to point out that “diabetic foot” mostly occurs in very severe diabetic patients. In severe cases, amputation is even more necessary. The clinic sees regarding 1-2 patients with diabetic foot due to long-term diabetes every month, aged regarding 60 to 80 years old.
Dr. Chen said that the liver, kidney, spleen and stomach function of diabetic patients are poor, and there is a trend of younger diabetic patients. Therefore, it becomes important to focus on nourishing the liver, kidney, spleen and stomach on weekdays and preventing diabetes. She recommends making the following teas:
Daily Care Tips
Dr. Chen also reminded the public to pay more attention to their daily habits to prevent diabetes:
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Reporter: Zhang Pei
