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Diabetic foot ulcer
Diabetes is a chronic disease that affects the body's essential organs, epidermis, and musculoskeletal components.
As a result, poorly regulated blood glucose levels frequently result in the development of a plantar lesion that is diagnosed as a diabetic foot ulcer.
Although ulcers are a common consequence of diabetes, they can be avoided.
Here are the symptoms, causes, and treatments for a diabetic foot ulcer to assist you in avoiding this condition.
The feet of a diabetic should always be monitored because of their fragility.
The ulcer usually appears in the following plantar regions:
- Between the toes or on the outside of the toes;
- On the top of the foot or in the center of the plantar surface;
- Near the malleolus;
- On the large toe's side;
It is also vital to pay attention to the warning signs of the problem while considering the locations that are prone to develop (...learn more)