Some studies have suggested that in selected populations up to two-thirds of patients with a diabetic foot wound have osteomyelitis. The presence of osteomyelitis increases the likelihood of ...

Because of this, wounds in diabetic patients ... Research indicates that 15-25 percent of diabetic patients face a significant risk of developing foot ulcers due to these complications.

A study published in the International Wound Journal conducted by researchers at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UT Health San Antonio) revealed risk factors for ...

Poorly controlled diabetes can damage the nerves and blood vessels in your feet which decreases sensation in your feet and ...

Texas has one of the highest rates of diabetes in the country, with more than 2.7 million Texans diagnosed with the condition. About one in six people in San Antonio have type 2 diabetes, and a third ...