“Venous Diseases in Diabetic Patients'

While diabetes management often focuses on blood sugar control and complications like heart disease or kidney failure, another serious issue remains under-acknowledged: venous diseases. 
According to Dr. Varun Sundaramoorthy, MD (General Medicine) and PDF (Infectious Diseases), "Venous diseases, including chronic venous insufficiency and deep vein thrombosis, are becoming significant yet often overlooked complications in diabetic patients."
With Coimbatore seeing a rising prevalence of diabetes, venous diseases pose a growing threat to quality of life for affected patients. "These complications cause significant discomfort and, if left untreated, can lead to severe consequences such as venous ulcers, which are difficult to manage and often become infected," Dr. Sundaramoorthy notes.
Venous diseases occur when leg veins fail to pump blood effectively back to the heart, leading to swelling, pain, and increased pressure in the veins. This condition is particularly common in people with diabetes, as high blood sugar levels damage blood vessels over time, especially in the lower limbs. “Many diabetic patients in Coimbatore are also battling obesity, which compounds the risk of venous disorders,” Dr. Sundaramoorthy explains in this article issued in public interest by Servier India.
Chronic venous insufficiency (CVI), one of the most common venous diseases among diabetics, often results from damaged vein valves that allow blood to pool in the legs. “Left untreated, CVI can lead to venous ulcers, which are not only painful but can also severely affect patients’ mobility and increase their risk of infection,” Dr. Sundaramoorthy adds.
Healthcare providers in Coimbatore are increasingly aware of the need to address venous health as part of comprehensive diabetes care. "Early detection is crucial," Dr. Sundaramoorthy emphasizes. "Incorporating venous health into routine diabetes care, particularly for patients who are obese or have cardiovascular issues, can prevent complications." "Regular physical activity, even something as simple as daily walks, can improve blood circulation and reduce the risk of blood pooling in the legs," he advises. 
''Compression stockings have proven beneficial in alleviating symptoms like swelling and discomfort in patients with venous disorders," Dr. Sundaramoorthy states.
"Venous diseases are often overshadowed by other complications of diabetes, but they have a profound impact on patients’ quality of life," Dr. Sundaramoorthy concludes.