In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: As high glucose goes into nerves, water follows glucose by osmosis and also goes into nerves. The nerves swell up and they lose their blood supply because they are swollen, so they die a little. If the nerve supplies a muscle and dies then the muscle no longer gets stimulation from that nerve. When the muscle is no longer getting nerve stimulation it atrophies (shrivels up). As a consequence, your feet might look a little smaller (shriveled) and the weakness might affect your gait (how you walk) and make you a little unstable or wobbly. Seeing long-term diabetics walking with canes or in wheelchairs is not unusual. In conjunction to foot and ankle weakness, the nerves that give feedback to your brain for coordination and balance are also damaged, so walking quickly becomes a real difficult task among diabetics. The damage to nerves and weakness of ankle muscles/tendons also leads to reduced reflexes. As such, tapping the Achilles tendon in diabetics triggers only a weak response (twitch of the foot) at best. If the muscles of your feet are weak and your gait is altered, it will likely cause you to walk abnormally and put additional pressure on your toes. Additional pressure and unusual shifts in weight can lead to foot deformities, such as hammertoes. A hammertoe occurs when one of the three toes in the middle of your foot becomes misshapen at the distal joint, making it bent looking or hammer-like. In addition to deformities like hammertoe, this uneven gait and balance can cause certain areas of the foot to be under more pressure than normal. This can result in pressure ulcers, which can then be infected, which can lead to a host of problems. Hammertoes can sometimes resolve themselves with time, but usually surgery is needed to correct them. A common deformity of the big toe often seen in diabetics is a bunion, which is caused when the big toe is constantly pushed towards the other toes. It's particularly important for diabetics to wear shoes with lots of space for their toes in order to reduce the risk of deformities. Women, in particular, should never wear high-heels if they're diabetic. Aside from falling and breaking a bone while walking, the most serious complication a diabetic faces is an injury to their feet. Due to the often lack of sensation, diabetics don't often feel minor injuries such as abrasions, small cuts, blisters or insect bites. As a result, these minor injuries can become infected and potentially lead to the loss of toes or an entire foot if not treated in time. Visual signs of an infection include significant swelling, discoloration (red or bluish hues) and the leaking of whitish pus or other fluid from the wound. Infections usually start to smell bad as soon as the wound seeps pus and blood. Chronic diabetics also have reduced abilities to heal as their immune systems are weakened. Consequently, minor injuries linger for much longer, which increases the likelihood of infection. If a minor injury turns into a serious-looking open ulcer (like a large canker sore), medical attention is required immediately. It is recommended that diabetics check the bottom of their feet once a week or so and that their doctor performs a close inspection of their feet at all checkups.
Summary: Be mindful of muscle weakness. Check for toe deformities. Be very cautious with any signs of injury or infection.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Squeeze the conditioner into your hands and rub them together. Then, use your fingers to smooth the conditioner down the shafts of your hair, starting at the roots. Make sure that you apply an even coating. If you run out of conditioner by the time you get to your ends, simply use a little more. If you prefer, you can use your favourite hair oil instead of conditioner. Coconut oil and olive oil are popular moisturising options. If you have long hair, tie it up in a low bun first. Then, place the shower cap over your head and tuck any stray hairs underneath. Purchase a shower cap from a pharmacy or the hair care aisle of a supermarket. Continue to squeeze the face cloth until there are no drips coming off it. This is important, as hot drips of water have the potential to burn your neck. Shake the face cloth to ensure that there are no drips of water left in it. If you have a hair turban, you can use this instead of a face cloth. Face cloths work well because of their small size. If you don't have one, use a similar sized cloth instead. Set the microwave to the highest setting and press start. This heats up the water in the cloth which will help to steam your hair. Don't worry if you see steam coming off the cloth while it is in the microwave this is normal. If your microwave plate is dirty, place the face cloth into a microwave-safe bowl to keep it clean. Position the face cloth on the middle of your head over the shower cap. If you feel the face cloth slipping down your head, simply adjust it back onto the middle of your head in a more balanced position. Wear gloves when transferring the face cloth to your head to avoid getting burnt. Alternatively, use a potholder to remove the face cloth. This helps to stop the heat from escaping and encourages steam to form. Don't worry if the shower cap doesn't fit over your whole head, simply stretch it over the face cloth. If you don't have another shower cap, place a plastic rubbish or garbage bag over the face cloth instead. This gives time for the steam to soak into the strands of your hair. Try to sit relatively still so that the face cloth doesn't slip off your head. Read a book, watch TV, or simply relax! If you want really moisturised hair, leave it to steam for up to 2 hours. However, be sure to reheat your face cloth 2-3 times during your steam. If the face cloth falls off, simply put it back into its original position and place the shower cap back over it. You might want to reheat it before you replace it if it's cooled off. Take the shower caps and face cloth off your head and untie your hair, if necessary. Then, adjust the shower to the highest pressure and allow the water to push the conditioner out of your hair. The cold water helps to seal the hair cuticles and locks in moisture. The beautiful moisturised feeling will last about 1 week. Avoid steaming your hair more often than this, as steaming too often weakens your hair. Leave your hair to air-dry. This maximises the moisture in your hair and minimises heat damage.
Summary:
Smooth 2 tablespoons (30mL) of conditioner over your hair. Place a shower cap on your head. Wet a face cloth and wring it out. Put the face cloth into the microwave for 2 minutes. Place the face cloth on top of the shower cap. Put another shower cap over the face cloth. Leave your hair to steam for 30 minutes. Rinse your hair with cold water.