Background Foot ulcers affect one in ten diabetics during their lifetime. [1] Patients with diabetes have increased risk of lower-extremity amputations and the main cause is diabetic peripheral ...

Background Diabetic foot infections are a frequent clinical problem. About 50% of patients with diabetic foot infections who have foot amputations die within five years. Properly managed most can ...

Credit: Wound Repair and Regeneration (2025). DOI: 10.1111/wrr.70044 Diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs) are a major clinical challenge, with high rates of morbidity, disability, amputations and mortality.

Introduction Diabetic foot osteomyelitis (DFO) poses a serious threat to the quality of life and survival of patients, and systemic antibiotic therapy is effective and plays a pivotal role in the ...

Researchers identified a biomarker that may predict the recurrence of a diabetic foot ulcer that had previously healed. In a study published in Diabetes Care, researchers measured transepidermal ...

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.

The key to preventing serious diabetic foot complications is recognizing these early warning signs and taking action before nerve damage and circulation problems become irreversible.

Once you’ve met your deductible, Medicare will typically cover 80% of the cost of medically necessary foot care services and medical equipment, including diabetic footwear, if you meet certain ...

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Diabetic shock can, in rare cases, lead to death. A person has some time to get the appropriate treatment and prevent serious complications. However, treatment should still be prompt.