Diabetic Foot
Synonyms
Diabetic Feet
Feet, Diabetic
Foot Ulcer, Diabetic
Foot, Diabetic
Common foot problems in persons with DIABETES MELLITUS, caused by any combination of factors such as DIABETIC NEUROPATHIES; PERIPHERAL VASCULAR DISEASES; and INFECTION. With the loss of sensation and poor circulation, injuries and infections often lead to severe foot ulceration, GANGRENE and AMPUTATION.