| Neuropathic | Ischaemic (neuroischaemic) |
| • Warm with intact pulses | • Pulseless, not warm |
| • Diminished sensation; callus | • Usually diminished sensation |
| • Ulceration (usually on tips of toes and plantar surfaces under metatarsal heads) | • Ulceration (often on margins of foot, tips of toes, heels) |
| • Sepsis | • Sepsis |
| • Local necrosis | • Necrosis or gangrene |
| • Oedema | • Critical ischaemia (urgent attention) foot pink, painful, pulseless, and often cold |
| • Charcot's joints | |