Diabetic Foot Ulcer

Picture of diabetic foot ulcers

Diabetic foot ulcers are red sores that can appear on the bottom of the foot or on the toes of people with type 1 or type 2 diabetes.

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ByHealthwise Staff
Primary Medical ReviewerE. Gregory Thompson, MD - Internal Medicine
Specialist Medical ReviewerJennifer Hone, MD - Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism
Last RevisedJune 29, 2011
By: Healthwise StaffLast Revised: June 29, 2011
Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson, MD - Internal Medicine
Jennifer Hone, MD - Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism

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