Patient's question:
My grandfather's diabetes was extremely severe three years ago, and he could no longer bear it before going to the hospital for treatment. In the early stages, the condition wasn't serious, so he didn't take it seriously and kept delaying. Now that he's getting older, he can only take some medication to stabilize it. His feet have grown many boils, and what should be done about the diabetic foot ulcers?Doctor's answer:
Diabetic foot is mainly caused by prolonged diabetes, which leads to recurrent arterial obstruction or stenosis in the peripheral blood vessels, resulting in limb edema and suppuration. There is generally no effective solution for this condition, and the main treatment involves local sterilization and dressing changes, along with active blood sugar control. If blood sugar cannot be controlled effectively, amputation may be necessary. Wishing the patient a speedy recovery!