Background. A 61-year-old man with type 2 diabetes mellitus presented to a diabetic foot clinic 1 year after he injured his left foot in a slip injury. Examination showed collapse of the ...

Those who have type 2 diabetes are at a high risk of swelling and inflammation in their ... and leads to fluid build-up in the feet, ankles, and lower legs – causing pain and discomfort.

What Is Foot, Leg, and Ankle Swelling? Foot, leg, and ankle swelling—also known as peripheral edema—refers to an accumulation of fluid in these parts of the body. The buildup of fluid is not ...