Costs associated with diabetic foot ulcer treatment account for billions of dollars in the medical system of the United States alone, and foot-related medical problems are the primary reason for hospitalization in most diabetic patients. Diabetic foot problems can be diagnosed when the diabetic patient experiences pain, tingling, discomfort and/or pressure on any area of the foot or leg, including the foot’s sole, heel, or toes. There is a range of treatment options available for the patient suffering from this unfortunate manifestation of the disease, and it is important for the patient to seek help if and when this condition develops.

The condition of foot ulceration or deformity can be classified from minor to severe, and the treatment of diabetic foot ulcer is applied according to the severity of the case in question. Most important in early stages, after having identified and diagnosed the foot ulcer, is relief of pressure …