Mesh term Diabetic Foot
Browse to parent terms:Diabetic Angiopathies
Diabetic Neuropathies
Foot Ulcer
Description
Common foot problems in persons with DIABETES MELLITUS, caused by any combination of factors such as DIABETIC NEUROPATHIES; PERIPHERAL VASCULAR DISEASES; and INFECTION. With the loss of sensation and poor circulation, injuries and infections often lead to severe foot ulceration, GANGRENE and AMPUTATION.Search for this term in our Faculty Database
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