Medically reviewed by Danielle Weiss, MD Weeping legs, a term used to describe fluid that leaks or oozes from the leg, can be ...
One of the most serious complications of diabetes is loss of circulation, and ultimately, loss of sensation to the feet. These issues put patients with diabetes at greater risk for foot ulcers, ...
After living with unbearable pain caused by diabetes, Glen Paterson felt a sense of relief when his lower leg was amputated [BBC] "It's a massive thing to choose to have a limb removed..
Causes of swollen feet and ankles include standing for long periods, excess salt intake, and pregnancy. Swelling of the feet and ankles can also indicate diseases like obesity, heart failure, and ...
Objective We examined associations between ulcer bioburden and ulcer outcomes in neuropathic diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs) that lacked clinical signs of infection. Research Design and Methods Three ...