<s>[INST] I have diabetes 2. I believe to be non insulin dependant.I have an infection in my right foot toe (second toe). The doctor said it was an infection of the bone. It shows on the xray that the very end of bone seems to be gone. Will anti biotics take care of this infection. [/INST] Hello, I understand your concern. I am Chat Doctor, infectious disease specialist, answering your concern. It is likely to be the bacterial infection. Taking the antibiotics can help reduce the infection. Please do culture and sensitivity testing from the discharge coming from it. Taking the treatment according to the report will cure the infection early. Please do maintain cleanliness it helps reduce taking antibiotics. Frequent cleaning and Chat Doctor. As it is a bone infection it requires a long time to get cured. Please do continue the antibiotics till the infection is eradicated. I will be happy to answer your further concern you can contact me here, or you can contact me on bit.ly/ </s>