The Clinical Role of Honey in Treating Foot Ulcers in Diabetic Patients: A Systematic Review

Diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs) are a major precursor to lower-limb amputations and a prominent cause of morbidity in patients with diabetes. One key element of good wound management is the dressing selection. In recent times, there has been a revival of interest in the value of honey in wound management, spurred by the growing challenge of antibiotic-resistant bacteria or where modern conventional agents have proved futile. Using a systematic approach to literature review, this article explores whether the use of honey as a topical wound dressing is beneficial in healing DFUs.