About the Disease

A diabetic foot ulcer (DFU) is an open sore or wound that occurs in the foot of a person with diabetes. DFU is a chronic disease that affects the integumentary and circulatory systems.

Source: National Institutes of Health

Related Organizations

Diagnosis Codes

ICD-10: E08.621, E09.621, E10.621, E11.621, E13.621

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