A diabetic ulcer is a wound that occurs on the feet, heels or toes of people with diabetes. Many times, there is little to no feeling in the feet or the ulcer itself. A pulse is present and the skin is normal or warm to the touch. The skin on the legs and feet may be dry and flaky.
The foot and lower leg are common locations of sores, ulcers and chronic wounds. Keep an eye on any sore, cut or scrape on the foot that is not healing as expected.
What is Charcot Joint Disease? Charcot Joint Disease is the abnormal changing of the bones of the feet. The disease was first talked about in the late 1800s by a French physician, Dr. J.M. Charcot. People who had no feeling in their feet were known to have changes in their foot bones. Diabetics were more…
Chronic wounds on the feet do not have to lead to an amputation.
Half of all people with diabetes have some form of nerve damage. Complications from diabetes include lack of circulation and feeling in the lower limbs.
