Diabetic foot: when diabetes has taken too much of a foothold

Diabetic foot is one of the most common chronic complications of diabetes mellitus. It involves a combination of peripheral neuropathy (nerve damage) and vasculopathy (microcirculation impairment), which reduce sensitivity, slow down healing, and increase the risk of infections. Without careful treatment, it can progress severely.
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