Abstract

A diabetic foot ulcer is an open sore or wound that can develop on the foot of someone with diabetes. It’s a common complication of diabetes that can occur due to a number of reasons, including neuropathy. High blood sugar levels can damage nerves in the feet, causing numbness, tingling, or burning. This can make it difficult to feel injuries, such as scrapes, cuts, or punctures, which can lead to ulcers. Diabetic foot ulcer is a major consequence of diabetes, increasing morbidity and having a large socioeconomic impact. It can develop in up to 25% of diabetic people throughout the course of their lives, and more than half of those patients become infected. The abstract reviews the current understanding of the pathophysiology, risk factors, and management strategies for diabetic foot ulcers. We discuss the role of pressure offloading, and advanced wound care techniques in improving outcomes. Additionally, emerging treatments, including herbs and other ongoing techniques, are explored. Treatment for diabetic foot ulcers focuses on healing the wound as quickly as possible to reduce the risk of infection. Treatments include, debridement, removing dead or infected tissue with a whirlpool bath, syringe and catheter, wet to dry dressings, or enzymes. This review evaluates diabetic foot ulcers in all areas. Our discussion will cover both traditional and innovative therapies for managing diabetic feet.