Diabetic Foot Ulcers: A Neglected Complication Demanding Urgent Attention

Farrha Khan; Kanika Rai

doi:10.55489/njcm.170420266411

Authors

Farrha Khan Chitkara School of Health Sciences, Chitkara University, Rajpura, Punjab, India; ESIC Medical College and Hospital, Noida, India
Kanika Rai Chitkara School of Health Sciences; Centre for Evidence Based Practice in Health Care, Chitkara University, Punjab, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.55489/njcm.170420266411

Keywords:

Diabetic foot ulcer, Diabetic complications, Foot care

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