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Diabetic Foot Ulcers (Visit Resource)
DIABETIC FOOT ULCERS A foot ulcer is a skin sore or wound. Ulcers can occur on any part of the foot but they are more common on the sole. The skin functions as a wall that surrounds and protects the foot from harmful germs known as bacteria. A foot ulcer is like a crack in that protective wall. Once a crack occurs the foot is prone to invasion from harmful bacteria that can cause infection. The longer an ulcer remains open and untreated the greater the risk of infection.
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Added: Fri Oct 20 2006
