People with poorly controlled diabetes usually experience decreased foot sensation and impaired wound healing. As a result, they may develop foot ulcerations that are painless and heal poorly. The lifetime incidence of diabetic foot ulcers in people with diabetes is 19%–34%.[1]
What are diabetic foot ulcers?
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Diabetic foot ulcers are painless ulcerations that occur in people with poorly controlled diabetes who experience decreased foot sensation and impaired wound healing. The lifetime incidence of these ulcers in people with diabetes ranges from 19% to 34%.