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Blood Cancers & Disorders | Last Active: Nov 3, 2023 | Replies (247)
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@andi1969

I have an appointment with Rheumatology next week. I was recently tested for Lupus and the test was negative. However, I did get diagnosed with diabetes. *sigh* I am wondering if anyone else has diabetes with LV and how it has affected the healing process. I did started back on the Xarelto and it did seem to help heal the ulcers last time and I was in remission for over a year. Hoping I have that same luck now.

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zenk | @zenk | Feb 25, 2020

Hi Andi, Glad you are continuing to look for the underlying reasons for LV. I know diabetes can impede healing due to blood vessel sclerosis. If your diabetes can be controlled, perhaps you may see an improvement in the blood flow to your ulcers and help slow development of new ulcers.
I don't know of any connection between diabetes and LV. my docs always are doing a doppler test on my feet to check for blood flow problems. Have you had a doppler?

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