Saving Diabetic Foot
Diabetic ulceration of grater toe of left foot What is a Diabetic Foot Diabetic foot is a condition that exhibits any pathology that results directly from diabetes mellitus or any long-term complication of diabetes mellitus. The foot of a diabetic patient has the potential risk of pathological consequences including infection, ulceration and/or destruction of deep tissues. Principal causative factors are peripheral neuropathy , vascular compromise, ulceration, and infection. These factors, often associated with trauma or foot deformity, lead to an increased risk of lower limb amputation. People with diabetes are 25 times more likely to lose a leg than people without the condition. Diabetic foot is a complication that can occur to any diabetic person and can lead to amputation and even death if not taken care of. In many cases, foot ulceration can be prevented with appropriate healthcare and patient education. All people with di...