A recent evaluation of the landscape of diabetic foot ulcer care in America found that a person’s risk of death or leg amputation are greatly impacted by where they live and the color of their skin. According to the research out of the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, Black patients, particularly […]
Foot Ulcers Extremely Costly For Diabetic Patients
Diabetic foot ulcers double care costs per patient compared to diabetic patients without ulcers, according to a new study published in the March issue of Diabetes Care. Researchers noted that diabetic ulcer care adds around $9 billion to $13 billion in yearly diabetic care expenses for patients in the U.S. They noted that the added […]