Feet, particularly the spaces between toes, are a breeding ground for bacteria and fungi. Thanks to socks, shoes, and sweaty soles, they spend most of the day in a warm, humid environment that’s ...

Monsoon spells trouble for diabetics, with slow-healing wounds and infections on the rise. Expert tips on why vigilance, foot ...

Multifaceted Mechanisms and Future of Diabetic Wound Healing and the rapidly evolving subject area, we are pleased to ...

Imagine having blocked arteries in your legs and not knowing it. At first, there may be no symptoms at all. Just occasional ...

Diabetic foot is one of the main complications of diabetes with the characteristics of high incidence and difficulty in treatment. Diabetic patients with peripheral neuropathy may develop foot ulcers, ...

Hyperbaric oxygen therapy improves diabetic foot ulcer healing but raises amputation risk. Careful clinical use is advised.

“Many, many people with diabetes are diagnosed first because of foot problems,” says Reid. Other signs of diabetes may ...

Diabetic foot ulcer recurrence may now be more predictable due to a study that identifies compromised skin barrier function ...

Growth factors like epidermal and platelet-derived types showed strong benefits in accelerating healing and reducing ...

Diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs) are especially problematic with their high rates of recurrence. Recognizing DFUs with infection and ischemia is vital for appropriate treatment and prevention of ...

Objective To assess the risk of diabetic foot ulcer (DFU) and find out its associated factors among subjects with type 2 diabetes (T2D) of Bangladesh. Design, setting and participants This ...

In summary, foot care is a vital part of managing type 2 diabetes. Simple steps like daily foot checks, gentle washing, ...