Diabetic Foot Ulcer


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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.


Last Updated: June 29, 2011
Medical Review:
E. Gregory Thompson, MD - Internal Medicine

Jennifer Hone, MD - Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism


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