Limb problem is a common complication for patients with diabetes. While the impact of diabetic limb problems
on physical health is well known, the psychological impact of the condition is still largely unknown. People with
diabetes with or without foot ulcers frequently suffer from major depressive disorder, and this is made worse
by the presence of limb complications. Furthermore, depression itself can have negative consequences on the
person’s diabetes. Hence, in caring for people with diabetic foot problem, the psychological sequelae must not
be overlooked but managed accordingly