Diabetic foot and diabetes-related amputations in Belgium : facts, figures and the underexposed nutritional aspect

Patrick Lauwers

Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a major global health concern, with a steady increase in prevalence. One of the most frequent, and most feared, complications of DM is a diabetic foot ulcer (DFU). In Western countries, DM is the most frequent indication for lower extremity amputations (LEA). International