These are wounds that often occur on the bottom aspect of foot, on top of toes or on the heel. Diabetic foot ulcers usually start as a thickened callus that develops with walking. Over time, the skin breaks down, leading to open sore formation.
Risk Factors for developing diabetic foot ulcers include:
- Diabetes
- Lack of sensation
- Foot deformity
- Arterial disease
- Obesity
- Smoking history
- Poor Nutrition
- Immobility
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