What Does DFU Mean in Medical Terms?

DFU stands for diabetic foot ulcer. Sore on the foot related to diabetes.

Where you will see DFU

You will most often see DFU in diabetes and hormone clinic notes, nursing notes, care plans and handovers.

Example

A chart note might use “DFU” as shorthand for diabetic foot ulcer when documenting a patient's care.

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• 25-OH vitamin D — 25-hydroxyvitamin D
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