Preventing Diabetic Foot Complications: A Guide for Patients
Diabetic foot is a common complication of diabetes and is cause by a combination of nerve damage (neuropathy), poor blood circulation (peripheral vascular disease), and damage to the skin and bones. If left untreated, the diabetic foot can lead to serious infections, amputations, and even death.
Diabetic foot treatment is essential to keep blood sugar levels under control and to manage other risk factors such as high blood pressure and high cholesterol levels.
Diabetic foot ulcers are a common complication of diabetes in India and can lead to serious infections, amputations, and even death if left untreated. The treatment of diabetic foot ulcers in India typically involves a combination of wound care, off-loading, debridement, antibiotics, pain management, and vascular surgery, d...