PITTSBURG, Mo. — A diagnosis of diabetes can point to several more risks to keep in mind—including diabetic foot ulcers.

Diabetic foot screening intervals could be extended beyond 1 year for patients at very low risk for diabetic foot complications.

Dr MKO AbimbolaDiabetes is a long-term condition caused by defi­ciency in quantity or function of insulin, the chemical controlling the level of sugar in the blood. People with diabetes par­ticularly ...

If you have diabetes, nerve damage ... doing so properly will help you avoid getting an ulcer or foot sore. Make sure to consult with your healthcare provider to see if it’s safe for you ...

People with chronic diabetic foot ulcers could soon have a new way to treat their wounds for faster healing and fewer hospital stays. Researchers from Michigan State University and South Shore ...

Background and Aims Diabetic patients reportedly have a higher incidence of peptic ulcer disease. The aim of this study was to investigate if type II diabetic patients have higher risk of ...

can lead to ‘diabetic foot’ complications that include foot ulcers, and gangrene. More than 50 per cent of hospital admissions for diabetes are for diabetic foot ulcers (DFU), which lead to a ...

What is a pressure ulcer or bedsore? A pressure ulcer, or bedsore, is an area of skin - and sometimes also the tissue underneath - that has become damaged because of pressure. An ulcer may develop ...

This can increase the risk of ulcers or sores, which can become infected if not detected and treated promptly. This article discusses diabetes and foot infections, including how to treat and manage ...

Podiatrists at UT Health San Antonio say San Antonio and South Texas have one of the highest rates of diabetes in the country ...

According to Dr Kevin Muriithi of Marie Stopes Clinic, Diabetic foot is caused by atherosclerotic changes of peripheral arteries causing reduced blood supply, peripheral neuropathy which is ...

Nurses hoping to reduce the rate of pressure ulcers in their hospitals are using a mannequin and self-made fake wounds to help teach colleagues about spotting and treating tissue damage in their ...