There are various ways of classifying diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs). Some guidelines refer to a staged system ranging from stage 1 — no symptoms and no risk — to stage 6, where treatment can no longer ...

A diabetic ulcer describes a slow-healing wound that commonly appears on the feet. It is a complication of diabetes that often stems from a lack of sensation or blood flow in the affected area.

The photo of the patient's foot, sent from his campsite, included a cheeky note: "I remember you telling me that getting in trouble doing something was better than getting in trouble doing nothing.

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On a rare sunny winter day, you decide to get outside for a neighborhood stroll. Your left shoe is a bit loose and after a while you feel pain on your heel. After your walk, you notice a small blister ...

Podimetrics, a leader in innovative solutions for complex diabetes care, released a new report focused on preventing diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs) and reducing related amputations. The report draws on ...

Diabetic foot ulcer outcomes such as amputation and premature death are more likely in hospitalized patients with ESKD. Among patients with diabetic foot ulcer, those with end-stage kidney disease ...

Dr. Metin Yavuz tries on his team's "cooling shoe" in his backyard in Grapevine, TX on June 17, 2020. Nihan Yavuz / Metin Yavuz Scientists at UT Southwestern Medical Center have created “cooling shoes ...

To prevent diabetic foot ulcers, research scientists at The University of Texas at Arlington have developed footwear technology that relieves pressure on areas of the feet that experience high stress ...