Diabetic gangrene (DG) is a severe complication of diabetes.Clinically, it is characterized by pain in the distal end of the extremities, infection, ulceration, gangrene, and even dactylolysis (of the fingers and toes...Diabetic gangrene (DG) is a severe complication of diabetes.Clinically, it is characterized by pain in the distal end of the extremities, infection, ulceration, gangrene, and even dactylolysis (of the fingers and toes). DG has become the most important reason for amputation for non-traumatic patients.About half of patients receiving amputation are DG patients each year. In recent years TCM doctors have made a great deal of clinical trials on DG and achieved significant curative effects. Following is a brief summary of the literature concerned.展开更多
文摘Diabetic gangrene (DG) is a severe complication of diabetes.Clinically, it is characterized by pain in the distal end of the extremities, infection, ulceration, gangrene, and even dactylolysis (of the fingers and toes). DG has become the most important reason for amputation for non-traumatic patients.About half of patients receiving amputation are DG patients each year. In recent years TCM doctors have made a great deal of clinical trials on DG and achieved significant curative effects. Following is a brief summary of the literature concerned.
