Patient/caregiver were instructed on the findings of diabetic foot ulcers to watch for and report to the physician as follows: Altered shape of the foot in individuals with neuropathy can further lead to increased exposure of the foot to mechanical factors, such as, friction, pressure, and shearing stress. This can increase the risk for development of new pressure points and calluses on the foot with potential to progress in future towards development of new diabetic [...]

Patient/caregiver were instructed on the findings of diabetic foot ulcers to watch for and report to the physician as follows: Due to neuropathy in poorly managed diabetics, individuals with diabetic foot ulcers can have poor sensation at the ulcer site, which contributes to the painless nature of the wound. Patients, secondary to poorly controlled neuropathy, can as well present with burning, altered/tingling sensation, or numbness in the feet. Individuals with active or history of diabetic [...]

Patient/caregiver were instructed on the complications that could arise from poorly managed diabetic foot ulcers as follows: Stiffness & contractures of the toes and compromised foot arches in individuals with active or history of diabetic foot ulcers can alter the gait pattern, impair balance during ambulation, and increase dependence on assistive device, thus contributing towards increased risk for falls and accidents. The neuropathy could affect the sweat glands of the feet, resulting in reduced sweat [...]

Patient/caregiver were instructed on the complications that could arise from poorly managed diabetic foot ulcers as follows: Development of dead tissue at the ulcer site can lead to necrosis & gangrene, giving the wound site a black discoloration. Progressive worsening of the diabetic wound with development of repeated infections and necrotic tissue could result in development of deeper and complicated wound. This can worsen the wound on the staging and grading scale, making it a [...]

Patient/caregiver were instructed on the complications that could arise from poorly managed diabetic foot ulcers as follows: Diabetic foot ulcer usually is an ulcer with full-thickness skin loss and a circular punched out appearance. The ulcer site is surrounded by hard callus, which is thickened and hardened portion of the skin. Due to the neuropathy in poorly managed diabetics, individuals often have poor sensation at the ulcer site, which contributes to the painless nature of [...]