Diabetic foot ulcer

A diabetic foot ulcer is a breakdown of skin, sometimes extending into deeper foot tissues, that forms a sore. It is a major complication of diabetes mellitus and may be associated with neuropathy, peripheral arterial disease, or chronic mechanical stress. Healing can be delayed in diabetic wounds. Treatment includes blood sugar control, removal of dead tissue, dressings, and pressure relief. Infection, gangrene, sepsis, and amputation can occur as secondary complications.

Type: Major complication of diabetes mellitus
Treatment: Blood sugar control, wound care, and pressure relief
Lifetime occurrence: 34% of people with diabetes

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Article: Diabetic foot ulcer (English Wikipedia)
Wikidata: Q52859
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Jonathan Moore, Creating the Ideal Microcosm for Rapid Incorporation of Bioengineered Alternative Tissues Using An Advanced Hydrogel Impregnated Gauze Dressing: A Case Series. The Foot and Ankle Online Journal 1 (9): 2.
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