A lesser-known complication that may arise out of uncontrolled diabetes is foot gangrene. Experts highlight symptoms and ...

A 61-year-old diabetic man had to get parts of his foot amputated after he wore wrongly fitted wedding shoes that were too tight for him. It caused blisters and abscesses, leading to severe infection.

Contact your healthcare provider promptly if you experience any of the following:- Cracking or peeling skin between toes (possible athlete’s foot)- Sores or ulcers, especially on the balls or ...

Dr. Chandan Sen, director of the McGowan Institute for Regenerative Medicine at the University of Pittsburgh, calls diabetic foot ulcers "invisible wounds." Sen is also a professor in the Department ...

Your toenails could tell you a lot about your health - including nutritional deficiencies, diabetes or circulatory issues, a ...

Walking can be a helpful way for people with diabetes to help manage blood sugar. Choosing the right shoes is key for preventing infection, blisters, ulcers and more. Podiatrists say focusing on ...

Introduction One in four diabetes patients will develop a foot ulcer over their lifetime. The role of glycaemic control in the healing of foot ulcers in diabetes patients is not supported by ...

Objectives Diabetic foot ulcer (DFU) is a major complication of poorly managed diabetes mellitus. Home care of individuals with chronic wounds is often supported by family members. The study aims to ...

Diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs) affect approximately 19–34% of individuals with diabetes over their lifetime and account for more than 50% of all diabetes-related hospital admissions. Furthermore, DFUs ...

Frequently asked questions: diabetic foot ulcers. National Institutes of Health. Diabetic neuropathy. National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases. Peripheral neuropathy. National ...

Diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs) are a major clinical challenge, with high rates of morbidity, disability, amputations and ...