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Content updated on Sep 20, 2022
What is diabetic gangrene?
This is a condition where a wound over the limbs do not heal well due to diabetes. This results in death of the tissue.
Symptoms of diabetic gangrene
Hands and feet turned pale and blue
Hands and feet are cold
History of diabetes or pre-diabetes
Blisters
Numbness or abnormal sensation
Sores or ulcers of the skin
Questions your doctor may ask to check for diabetic gangrene
Your doctor may ask these questions to diagnose diabetic gangrene
Do you have purple blue colored skin?
Do you have cold hands and feet?
Have you ever been diagnosed with diabetes or pre-diabetes?
Do you have blisters on your skin?
Do you feel any numbness or change in sensation?
Treatment for diabetic gangrene
Surgery is needed to removed infected and diseased portions. Antibiotics are given to prevent and treat infection. While damaged tissue cannot be saved, the risk of further episodes can be reduced by good control of blood sugar levels.
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References
GRUNBERG A, DAVIES HL, BLAIR JL. Diabetic gangrene. Br Med J. 1951 Nov 24;2(4742):1254-7. doi: 10.1136/bmj.2.4742.1254. PMID: 14879060; PMCID: PMC2070827.
https://www.bmj.com/content/2/4742/1254
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