Who is more at risk of developing diabetic foot infections?

Uncontrolled diabete: Patient with a history of uncontrolled diabetes, uncontrolled hypertension, uncontrolled cholesterol and lipids are at higher risk because it damages the blood vessels of the feet and the eyes, the kidneys, brain, etc.

All diabetics: Any diabetic can have a foot infection. One must be careful to prevent infections.

Many factors.: Diabetic patients often times will have poor circulation and a diminished healing ability which makes them more susceptible to developing foot infections. The presence of neuropathy is also a main contributor to the development of ulceration. If not treated promptly and appropriately, the foot ulcer can become infected.

See below: Diabetics who suffer from peripheral vascular disease and peripheral neuropathy as well as poorly controlled or non compliant diabetics are much more prone to foot infections.

You didnt : Give any choices? A diabetic obviously. If neuropathy is present this would increase the odds, if pad is present this would increase the odds. If both were present the odds go up.

Sick nerves/circulat: Diabetic with neuropathy (sick nerves) combined with poor arterial circulation are at high risk for deformity. People with the above plus deformity of the foot/ankle or toes are prone to ulceration(s) openning the door to infection.

Diabetic Infection: Anyone is really at risk for a diabetic foot infection and it is important to begin early habits of checking feet daily for new lesions/sores/etc. The higher risk is in people with neuropathy (numbness to feet) as well as poor circulation to the feet. A podiatrist can help you determine better your risks.