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Diabetic foot is a symptom in which a person with diabetes (usually after years of illness) develops poor circulation and poor sensation in one or both feet. Diabetic feet are prone to injuries, infections, and poor healing.

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Is a type of:

Diabetes complication

How long it usually lasts:

Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)

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