Recent Advances in TCM Treatment of Diabetic Gangrene

Diabetic gangrene (DG) is a severe complication of diabetes.Clinically, it is characterized by pain in the distal end of the extremities, infection, ulceration, gangrene, and even dactylolysis (of the fingers and toes). DG has become the most important reason for amputation for non-traumatic patients.About half of patients receiving amputation are DG patients each year. In recent years TCM of clinical trials on DG anddoctors have made a great deal achieved significant curative effects. Following is a brief summary of the literature concerned.