Educate yourself on one of the most costly and debilitating medical problems facing our nation. These are 2017 statistics from the CDC. Diabetics are a natural target market for the BEMER. They, more than many, struggle to attain good blood flow and circulation, which often impairs their ability to fight infection and heal. Diabetes is also known to cause blood vessels of the foot and leg to narrow and harden, which can lead to serious complications including an increased risk of amputation.