ABOUT THE DISEASEDiabetic Foot, which results from damage to nerves, decreased blood circulation and infection. Infections can become very serious in patients with diabetes. All these factors slow the healing process in case of any injury to the foot.
Are you suffering from uncontrolled sugar levels? Do you feel a loss of sensation, weakness, numbness and pain in the hands, arms, feet, and legs? Do you have a foot injury or ulcer which refuses to heal?
You may be suffering from Diabetic Foot.
A proper evaluation of sensation and circulation is of utmost importance so that appropriate measures can be taken to prevent these dreadful complications.
Sometimes, foot ulcers and non-healing wounds result in gangrene.
Chronic wounds, especially seen in diabetic foot patients, are caused by nerve damage or poor / non-existent supply of blood to the area, resulting in inadequate oxygenation of the wound-bed and lack of healing due to uncontrolled sugar levels. These wounds can result in severe infections / gangrene and may not respond to conventional therapy.