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ReviewJournal of diabetes2026

Comprehensive Management of Diabetic Foot Ulcers: Current Evidence and Practice.

Ji Min Kim, Seon Mee Kang, Jung Hwa Jung, Ki Chun Kim, Sanghyun Ahn, Chong Hwa Kim, Tae Sun Park, Ie Byung Park

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Review in Journal of diabetes, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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5 · Who and what money

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8 authors.

Ji Min KimDivision of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Department of Internal Medicine, Chungnam National University, Daejeon, South Korea.
Seon Mee KangDivision of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Department of Internal Medicine, Soonchunhyang University, Cheonan, South Korea.
Jung Hwa JungDepartment of Internal Medicine, Gyeongsang National University, Jinju, South Korea.
Ki Chun KimDepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery, Seoul Medical Center, Seoul, South Korea.
Sanghyun AhnDivision of Vascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, Seoul National University, Seoul, South Korea.
Chong Hwa KimDivision of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Department of Internal Medicine, Sejong General Hospital, Bucheon, South Korea.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4563-7772
Tae Sun ParkDivision of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Department of Internal Medicine, Jeonbuk National University, Jeonju, South Korea.
Ie Byung ParkDivision of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Department of Internal Medicine, Gachon University Gil Medical Center, Incheon, South Korea.

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs) represent one of the most severe and resource-demanding complications of diabetes mellitus, significantly contributing to morbidity through infections, lower-limb amputations, reduced quality of life, and elevated healthcare expenditures. The etiology of DFUs involves a multifaceted interplay among diabetic neuropathy, peripheral arterial disease, biomechanical abnormalities, and compromised tissue repair mechanisms. Despite advancements in diabetic care, DFUs continue to pose a substantial global health burden characterized by high recurrence rates and suboptimal long-term outcomes, particularly evident in regions such as China, where recurrence rates within 1 year exceed 30% among previously healed patients. Effective DFU management requires an integrated, multidisciplinary approach beginning with early risk stratification and accurate diagnosis, followed by targeted antimicrobial therapy, meticulous wound management, appropriate mechanical offloading, and comprehensive vascular assessment and intervention. This review synthesizes contemporary evidence and current clinical guidelines concerning DFU epidemiology, diagnostic criteria, and therapeutic strategies, underscoring the critical role of interdisciplinary coordinated care to enhance clinical outcomes and mitigate associated complications.

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Diabetic FootAmputation, SurgicalDisease ManagementHumansWound Healingamputationdiabetic footdiabetic neuropathyfoot ulcerperipheral arterial disease

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PMID42029992
PMCPMC13108413

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