Diabetic ulcers occur on the feet secondary to peripheral neuropathy and peripheral vascular disease. There are several different causes of peripheral neuropathy. Diabetic neuropathy, which is the ...

Veterans who survive the horrors of war or the other dangers of military service often die years later from a silent but deadly scourge: diabetic foot ulcers, open sores or lesions that typically ...

Diabetic foot is a serious, common condition that affects about half of those with diabetes. Key symptoms of diabetic foot include tingling and numbness in the feet, calluses, and peeling skin.

Diabetic foot symptoms, causes, and how to avoid this common diabetes mellitus complication Diabetic foot is a common complication of uncontrolled diabetes, caused by neuropathy, infection, and poor ...

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Sores on the feet can signal problems with the eyes in patients with diabetes. Prior research and anecdotal experience show that diabetic foot ulcers and diabetic retinopathy frequently co-occur. New ...

You might expect a serious medical problem like diabetic foot pain to cause throbbing pain, swelling or at least a little discomfort. But a diabetic foot ulcer, one of the most dangerous complications ...

Researchers confirm that neuropathy and ischaemia are two main factors that result in diabetic foot ulcer with significant impairment of quality of life. Diabetic Foot Ulcers (DFU) are a common ...

Researchers have developed a new shoe insole technology that helps reduce the risk of diabetic foot ulcers, a dangerous open sore that can lead to hospitalization and leg, foot or toe amputations.

Diabetic foot ulcers can be slow to heal and prone to recurring. A new study employed an existing method, used on burns patients, to assess the degree of water loss from the skin and found that it was ...

Dry, cracked feet in diabetes can signal nerve damage or poor circulation. Experts explain the causes, risks, and essential ...