It is difficult to estimate how long a diabetic foot will last without amputation, and it is closely related to the severity of the disease. If the condition is mild, it has no effect on life expectancy without amputation, but if the condition is severe with extensive gangrene and serious infection, life expectancy without amputation may be jeopardized very soon. It is recommended to consult a medical professional for the exact duration of life without amputation.
Diabetic foot, a relatively common complication, is also more serious, if not timely treatment, or treatment is ineffective, at any time there will be life-threatening, because after the foot ulceration, it is easy to induce symptoms of infection, when the infection is serious without amputation will result in sepsis and infective shock and other serious consequences, critical condition at any time life-threatening.
In order to prolong life, it is recommended that diabetic patients use insulin to control blood glucose in the normal range when necessary, and when there are symptoms of infection and necrosis caused by local tissues, it is necessary to go to regular hospitals in time to receive debridement treatment, and it is also necessary to receive anti-infective treatment to avoid serious infections and jeopardize the life of the patient. If the infection is not serious, timely treatment will not affect life.
In addition, diabetes-induced infections can be fatal, so patients must pay attention and actively seek treatment. If you develop diabetic foot, please go to the hospital immediately.
Diabetic foot should be treated aggressively and amputation should be recommended by the doctor to avoid serious consequences.