Texas has one of the highest rates of diabetes in the country, with more than 2.7 million Texans diagnosed with the condition ...

A study published in the International Wound Journal conducted by researchers at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UT Health San Antonio) revealed risk factors for ...

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 ...

Diabetic foot ulcer (DFU) is a combination of neuropathy and various degrees of peripheral vasculopathy in diabetic patients resulting in lower extremity infection, ulcer formation, and deep-tissue ...

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 ...

Diabetic nerve damage causes pain but may also affect your ability to feel pain (numbness). Maintaining your overall foot health when you have diabetes is important. Check your feet every day for ...

GP Dr Roger Henderson provides an overview of the chronic complications of diabetes and the key preventive measures undertaken in primary care. Complete the full module on Nursing in Practice ... the ...

One of the most alarming signs of high blood sugar is the development of diabetic foot. This condition arises due to nerve damage and poor blood circulation, which can lead to infections and ...

Background: Diabetic foot ulcers (DFU), a frequent complication of the worldwide disease (diabetes), are the primary causes of amputations and early mortality. The development of DFU is inseparably ...

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 ...

Objective We examined associations between ulcer bioburden and ulcer outcomes in neuropathic diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs) that lacked clinical signs of infection. Research Design and Methods Three ...