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World J Diabetes. Jan 15, 2022; 13(1): 27-36
Published online Jan 15, 2022. doi: 10.4239/wjd.v13.i1.27
Published online Jan 15, 2022. doi: 10.4239/wjd.v13.i1.27
Management of diabetic foot ulcers and the challenging points: An endocrine view
Hakan Doğruel, Mustafa Aydemir, Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Department of Internal Medicine, Akdeniz University Hospital, Konyaaltı 07059, Antalya, Turkey
Mustafa Kemal Balci, Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Department of Internal Medicine, Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine, Konyaaltı 07059, Antalya, Turkey
Author contributions: Doğruel H, Aydemir M, and Balci MK conceived and designed the study; Doğruel H and Aydemir M searched the literature; Doğruel H drafted the article; Aydemir M and Balci MK made critical revisions; all authors gave final approval for the article.
Conflict-of-interest statement: There is no conflict of interest.
Corresponding author: Hakan Doğruel, MD, Doctor, Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Department of Internal Medicine, Akdeniz University Hospital, Dumlupınar street Campus/Antalya, Konyaaltı 07059, Antalya, Turkey. dogruelhakan@gmail.com
Received: May 31, 2021
Peer-review started: May 31, 2021
First decision: June 23, 2021
Revised: July 18, 2021
Accepted: December 11, 2021
Article in press: December 11, 2021
Published online: January 15, 2022
Processing time: 224 Days and 13.7 Hours
Peer-review started: May 31, 2021
First decision: June 23, 2021
Revised: July 18, 2021
Accepted: December 11, 2021
Article in press: December 11, 2021
Published online: January 15, 2022
Processing time: 224 Days and 13.7 Hours
Core Tip
Core Tip: Diabetes mellitus is a chronic disorder with dramatic complications. Nearly one-third of patients with diabetes may suffer from foot ulcers during their life. A potentially preventable event usually has dramatic results. The prevention and management of diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs) necessitate a multidisciplinary approach. The most important approach is the prevention of the formation of DFU. Prevention measures should be implemented in a timely manner, and adequate treatment inter