iarjmsIARJMSIARJMS2708-3594https://doi.org/10.47310/iarjms.2020.v01i02.031The Diabetic Foot StormAmitKumar CJainSince diabetes is considered to be an epidemic, so are its complications. A potential disturbing and devastating complication is diabetic foot that affects the mobility of patient in case amputation is done. With increasing prevalence of diabetes over years, there is also increase in diabetic foot complications. The foot is affected with variety of lesions like ulcers, abscess, cellulitis, gangrene etc and they can be limb threatening and in delayed cases life threatening. Hence prevention and awareness of this condition is essential to avoid patient ending up in disastrous outcomes. Distinct methods of awareness are practiced worldwide. The focus of this article is on a new term “Diabetic foot storm” introduced by the author based on problems in diabetic foot and to create awareness of this neglected complication of diabetes.