Question hOW DO I PREVENT LEG ULCERS FOR DIABETICS?
I get leg ulcers they appear as bubbles on my legs. When they break open fluid (mostly water) comes out, then it gets painful and bigger and as always it gets infected. So, why do doctors treat it like a burn when I did not burn myself? I always wear compression socks and have my feet raised. And what causes Cellulitis and why do I always get it and how do I prevent it from happening again.

Best Answer Cellulitis is simply the term for inflammation to the cellular tissue under your skin. Most anytime one has a wound the area around it becomes red and inflammed. That's cellulitis. Ulcers in the lower legs are very common in diabetics, and very troublesome. The circulation to your extremities is compromised by your disease and that causes the blisters, sores and ulcers. The most important thing you can do is increase circulation to the area. Something we used to do is massage lotion into the feet and legs once a day ... twice is better. This isn't just rubbing lotion on. It needs to be massaged into the skin until it's totally absorbed. The massage is what causes increased circulation to your feet and legs, the lotion just makes is easier to do without pulling on the skin so much. When you wash your feet, in your bath or shower, pay close attention to them. Dry thoroughly, between the toes, around the nail cuticles, etc. Your doctor probably has some literature about diabetic foot care. If not you can look it up on the internet. Best of luck to you!

Question What exactly do knee braces do to help people with bad knees?
I alway see people wearing those thin fabric knee braces, i can't imagine them helping much! How exactly do they help?

Best Answer The thin fabric ones will help stabalize the knee cap so it doesn't move around. It also puts some compression on it to keep swelling down and help if feel stronger and support it. The bigger ones help stabalize the whole knee so it doesn't wobble. I have one that looks like an ace bandage type sock w/open toe and heel, for my ankle. It gives my ankle extra support so it doesn't twist, but it doesn't look like much at all.