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ReviewWorld journal of diabetes2025

Comprehensive review on diabetic foot ulcers and neuropathy: Treatment, prevention and management.

Kehkashan Parveen, Malik Asif Hussain, Sadaf Anwar, Halima Mustafa Elagib, Mohd Adnan Kausar

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Review in World journal of diabetes, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 29 papers, 2 of them syntheses that pooled it.

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5 authors.

Kehkashan ParveenInterdisciplinary Biotechnology Unit, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh 202002, Uttar Pradesh, India.
Malik Asif HussainDepartment of Pathology, College of Medicine, University of Ha'il, Ha'il 53962, Saudi Arabia.
Sadaf AnwarDepartment of Biochemistry, College of Medicine, University of Ha'il, Ha'il 53962, Saudi Arabia.
Halima Mustafa ElagibDepartment of Pharmacology, University of Ha'il, Ha'il 53962, Saudi Arabia.
Mohd Adnan KausarDepartment of Biochemistry, College of Medicine, University of Ha'il, Ha'il 53962, Saudi Arabia. ma.kausar@uoh.edu.sa.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Diabetic foot (DF) is a major public health concern. As evident from numerous previous studies, supervision of DF ulcer (DFU) is crucial, and a specific quality check-up is needed. Patients should be educated about glycaemic management, DFUs, foot lesions, proper care for injuries, diet, and surgery. Certain reasonably priced treatments, such as hyperbaric oxygen and vacuum-assisted closure therapy, are also available for DFUs, along with modern wound care products and techniques. Nonetheless, DF care (cleaning, applying antimicrobial cream when wounded, and foot reflexology), blood glucose monitoring to control diabetes, and monthly or quarterly examinations in individuals with diabetes are effective in managing DFUs. Between 50% and 80% of DF infections are preventable. Regardless of the intensity of the lesion, it needs to be treated carefully and checked daily during infection. Tissue regeneration can be aided by cleaning, dressing, and application of topical medicines. The choice of shoes is also important because it affects blood circulation and nerve impulses. In general, regular check-ups, monitoring of the patient's condition, measuring blood glucose levels, and providing frequent guidance regarding DFU care are crucial. Finally, this important clinical problem requires involvement of multiple professionals to properly manage it.

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Charcot neuroarthropathyDiabetes mellitusDiabetic foot ulcersDiabetic neuropathyPeripheral neuropathy

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PMID40093290
PMCPMC11885961

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