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Diabetes is a disease in which your blood glucose, or blood sugar, levels are too high. Glucose comes from foods you eat. The cells of your body need glucose for energy. generated by SI from cited sources · general information, not a diagnosis · consult a health professional
Sources: SI, NLM MedlinePlus · Reference · https://medlineplus.gov/diabeticfoot.html; https://www.mayoclinic.org/search/search-results?q=Diabetic%20foot%20infection; Guideline: IWGDF/IDSA 2023 diabetic foot infection guideline
Diabetes is a disease in which your blood glucose, or blood sugar, levels are too high. Glucose comes from foods you eat. The cells of your body need glucose for energy.
Sources: SI, NLM MedlinePlus · Reference · MedlinePlus (US NLM) · Mayo Clinic
Findings that point to it: foot ulcer, fever.
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See a qualified clinician to confirm or rule this out, sooner if symptoms worsen.
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Tests used to confirm: wound culture after debridement, foot X-ray, vascular assessment.
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Treatment is decided by a clinician after confirming the diagnosis. No dosing information is given here.
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IWGDF/IDSA 2023 diabetic foot infection guideline
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