Diabetic Foot Ulcer - Symptoms, Causes, and Doctors- My Mediland

About- Diabetic Foot ulcers are sores on the feet when skin tissue breaks down and exposes the layers underneath occur because of poorly controlled diabetes.

Symptoms-

Foul odors from feet

Irritation

Redness

Swelling

Causes-

High blood sugar (hyperglycemia)

Nerve damage

Poor circulation

Wounded feet

Risk factors

Peripheral diabetic neuropathy

Poor blood circulation

Poorly controlled diabetes

Walking barefoot

Wearing poor fitting shoes

Specialist to visit
Endocrinologist

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References-
https://en.wikipedia.org
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https://health.clevelandclinic.org
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https://www.healthline.com
https://www.diabetes.co.uk