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GlossaryDiabetic Ulcers

open sores on feet due to diabetes-related complications

Diabetic ulcers, also known as diabetic foot ulcers, are open sores or wounds that occur in individuals with diabetes, typically on the feet. These ulcers result from a combination of factors such as poor blood circulation, neuropathy (nerve damage), and a weakened immune system, which impair the body's ability to heal. If left untreated, diabetic ulcers can lead to serious complications, including infections and, in severe cases, amputation.

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research Prostacyclin Pathway to Enhance Wound Healing in Diabetic Foot Ulcers

April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology”

Treprostinil, a drug, can delay wound healing in healthy cells but doesn't affect diabetic foot ulcer cells, suggesting further research could help understand its role in treating these ulcers.

research Risk factors for diabetic foot ulcers mortality and novel negative pressure combined with platelet-rich plasma therapy in the treatment of diabetic foot ulcers

14 citations , December 2022 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology”

research Innovative Functional Biomaterials as Therapeutic Wound Dressings for Chronic Diabetic Foot Ulcers

12 citations , June 2023 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences”

Innovative biomaterials show promise in healing chronic diabetic foot ulcers.

research Fat grafting and platelet‐rich plasma for the treatment of diabetic foot ulcers: A feasibility‐randomised controlled trial

55 citations , July 2020 in “International Wound Journal”

research Exploring the Role of GLP-1 Agents in Managing Diabetic Foot Ulcers: A Narrative and Systematic Review

September 2025 in “Wound Repair and Regeneration”

GLP-1 receptor agonists may help manage and prevent diabetic foot ulcers.

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