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Is walking helpful for diabetes patients in winter where temperature dips to zero degree.
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Preferably a diabetic patient should avoid exposure to freezing cold area.He may go for a walk with adequate warm clothing and woollen socks.For a diabetic protecting feet against cold is very important because they are more susceptible to frost bite leading to gangrene of toes
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