22 Jan Diabetic Foot Ulcers Diagnosis
Diabetic Foot Ulcer Diagnosis
Diabetic foot ulcers are a result of broken or damaged skin in the diabetic patient. Due to the decreased blood flow associated with diabetes, injuries to the feet struggle to heal.
Lack of sensation in the foot can be also be a problem as the diabetic patient may not immediately be aware there is an injury present and a diabetic ulcer may occur as a result of this.
It is important that diabetic patients pay special attention to their feet and have them checked by a healthcare professional least one a year or seek immediate medical attention for any injuries causing concern.
Help with Diabetic Foot Ulcer Diagnosis
Poorly fitting footwear can cause blisters which can result in a diabetic foot ulcer as can injuries from walking barefoot and other minor injuries left untreated.
For more information on diabetic foot ulcers, visit https://www.diabetes.co.uk/diabetes-complications/diabetic-foot-ulcers.html
If a foot injury is left unattended and in the most serious of cases, gangrene (link to gangrene article and main article) can develop. Surgery, antibiotics or amputation may be necessary.
For more information on how diabetes can affect the feet please visit https://www.diabetes.org.uk/guide-to-diabetes/complications/feet/serious-foot-problem
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