What is the outlook for people with diabetes-related foot conditions?

What is the outlook for people with diabetes-related foot conditions?

Diabetes-related foot ulcers are fairly common in people who have had diabetes for a long time. Even with foot checks and careful blood glucose monitoring, some people with diabetes develop infections.

The outlook depends on factors such as:

• How early the wound was found.
• Presence of infection and how much it spreads.
• Treatment effectiveness.

If the infection can’t be controlled and spreads too far, amputation may be necessary.