Diabetes is a multifaceted condition that can result in severe complications, including limb loss. Two major concerns are poor circulation and diminished sensation in the feet, which heighten the risk ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - A biopsy of the bone can help doctors determine what antibiotic is the best to use in treating diabetic patients with serious foot infections, according to findings ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . The COVID-19 pandemic led to early disruptions in diabetic foot care during lockdowns, and cases of ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . The new guidance is an update to the 2019 International Working Group on the Diabetic Foot guidelines. These ...

May 23, 2012 — Correct multidisciplinary treatment of common diabetic foot infections can reduce amputations, according to guidelines for diagnosis and treatment issued by the Infectious Diseases ...

It’s a condition born of too much sugar, but the news is not so sweet. Diabetes is on the rise among adults and children across the United States and many parts of the world, making it one of the ...

In a small study of diabetic patients presenting with a foot ulcer and no signs of soft-tissue infection, bone infection was safely and accurately diagnosed in a 2-step method that included less ...

Winter can quietly worsen foot problems for people with diabetes, increasing risks of cracks, ulcers and infections. Doctors ...

Severe pain, tingling, or a burning sensation in the feet can be early signs of Diabetic Foot, a serious complication of diabetes. If blisters appear or a wound caused by a minor injury fails to heal ...

A study by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has found that the antibiotic linezolid has tested effectively for treating diabetic foot infections. Researchers said that linezolid, which was ...

Diabetics often suffer from foot infections, yet appropriate care can save limbs, and ultimately lives, according to the Infectious Diseases Society of America’s new guidelines. The mortality rate for ...

Diabetic foot infections are an increasingly common problem, but proper care can save limbs and, ultimately, lives, suggest new guidelines released by the Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA) ...