High blood sugar can affect the circulation in your feet and toes, possibly leading to ulcers and other issues. Proper foot care may help prevent these complications from developing. Foot ulcers are a ...

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 US has a diabetic wound problem. An estimated 1 million patients with diabetes in the US develop a foot ulcer annually. These patients have a 15-fold increased risk for amputation; the American ...

In people with diabetes, wounds can take longer to heal. These wounds often appear on the feet and legs. This slow healing can increase the risk of developing infections and other complications. Share ...

A recent assessment of 785 million outpatient visits by people with diabetes in the United States between 2007 and 2013 suggested that diabetic foot ulcers and associated infections constitute a ...

A pain-free, three-minute treatment covered by Medicare is giving Inland Empire diabetic patients a new path to healing ...