Do not try to treat a foot ulcer at home.
There is interest in using L-arginine for preventing diabetic foot ulcers.
As many as 25% of diabetic patients will eventually develop foot ulcers, and recurrence within five years is 70%.
North Nigeria: Medicine made from leaves used for foot ulcers.
Diabetes raises the blood sugar level, which can increase the risk of foot ulcers.
The event cost for diabetic foot ulcer is $2,183 per person, on average.
Even the most minor injury can cause a foot ulcer, which can lead to an amputation.
There is no evidence of superior effectiveness in those with diabetic foot ulcers.
It can burst, become infected, and turn into what we call a foot ulcer," he says.
Changing the way you walk increases your risk of getting foot ulcers and deformities.