41 year old diabetic man with neuropathy smelled the foul od | Figure 1

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Registered Nurse

41 year old diabetic man with neuropathy smelled the foul odor of his foot, took his pocketknife to it. Ended up with middle three toes amputated.

Resolved

68 years old male: A retired military officer has DM since 1995 and he said he was taking metformin until 2022 when he started taking premixed insulin injections. He underwent multiple procedures and suffered amputations due to complications stemming from his condition.
80 years old: Patient does not know clearly about his health condition, hypertensive, presents ulcer in the 4th right toe.
47-year-old diabetic male: Presents with non-healing right 1st MPJ ulceration due to a foreign object in his shoe. Emphasizes the importance of foot care for diabetic patients.
62-year-old male: Presented to the emergency department after a fall, with complicating medical history and a leg amputation suggested by other surgeons.

Patient Cases Summary:

A diverse array of patients, primarily dealing with complications resulting from diabetes, demonstrating the significance of proper healthcare management and timely interventions.