A Wound as Small as a Dime: Improper Care Can Lead to Death in Diabetics

For an alarmingly high number of Native Americans, a diagnosis of Type II Diabetes is the first in a series of preventable conditions that result in premature morbidity. The second is Diabetic Neuropathy, a nerve disorder caused by the uncontrolled blood sugar levels associated with diabetes.

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