Individuals with diabetes have around a 34% chance of developing a diabetic foot ulcer (DFU). This debilitating condition may lead to severe complications, including hospitalization, infection, and amputation. A recent study reported grim data on DFU, finding a five-year survival rate of just 29%. Any delay in treatment has been associated with worsened clinical outcomes. The researchers of this study were interested in identifying risk factors for DFU in patients with T2D. Early detection might one day reduce the number of diabetic foot ulcers … read more