Have Diabetes – Be Cautious of Electric Blankets

Yes, please be cautious! Why? If you
have had diabetes for a few years or developed neuropathy before your
diabetes diagnosis, you may have problems detecting if the blanket
gets too hot. Burns can happen according to M. Regina Castro, MD at
the Mayo Clinic.




Dr. Castro says, “Over time,
excess blood sugar can injure the walls of the tiny blood vessels
(capillaries) that nourish the