When diabetes is not well controlled, damage to the organs and impairment of the immune system is likely. Foot problems commonly develop in people with diabetes and can quickly become serious.

The implementation of an inpatient diabetic foot service should be the goal of all institutions that care for patients with diabetes. The objectives of this team are to prevent problems in ...

These issues put patients with diabetes at greater risk for foot ulcers, non-healing wounds, and infections that, left untreated, often result in loss of a limb. Jose Samano faced a dire situation ...

Background. A 61-year-old man with type 2 diabetes mellitus presented to a diabetic foot clinic 1 year after he injured his left foot in a slip injury. Examination showed collapse of the ...

Different types of problems and conditions can affect the feet, from inflammation to injuries. These include athlete’s foot, bunions, diabetic neuropathy, ingrown toenails, and more. If a person ...

Eun Lee, MD Diabetic socks are specially designed to keep feet dry, decrease the risk of foot injury, and enhance blood ...

Why this is important:- The evidence surrounding different monitoring frequencies for those at risk of diabetic foot problems was limited. It is proposed that a randomised controlled trial or cohort ...

Fungal infections may seem like a minor concern, but for diabetic patients, they can lead to serious complications if left ...

Why this is important:- The evidence surrounding different dressing types for diabetic foot ulcer was often limited or inconclusive. It is proposed that more randomised controlled trials are ...