Diabetic Foot Care Tips and Practices

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How important is foot care for people with diabetes?

STOP and THINK. The NHS spends £1 Billion annually on foot care for people with diabetes. Up to 80% of diabetes related amputations, with a 50% five year mortality, are avoidable. Achieving treatment targets, smoking cessation, seamless transition along Foot Care Pathway saves lives. Foot care is vital”.

When should I get information about diabetes & foot care?

You should get information on diabetes and foot care when diabetes is diagnosed, during foot checks and if you develop any foot problems. The information should include: information about diabetes and the importance of managing your blood glucose.

Why is it important to take good care of your feet?

It is very important to take good care of your feet, because having diabetes puts you at risk of foot problems. You should get information on diabetes and foot care when diabetes is diagnosed, during foot checks and if you develop any foot problems. The information should include:

Who is involved in diabetic foot care?

The group consists of commissioners, patients, diabetologists, vascular surgeons, GPWSi, podiatrists, diabetes nurse specialists, GPs and other stakeholders. The appendix attached provides an interactive approach to viewing and following the care pathway for diabetes foot care.

What is a diabetic foot guideline?

This guideline covers preventing and managing foot problems in children, young people and adults with diabetes. It aims to reduce variation in practice, including antibiotic prescribing for diabetic foot infections. Fluoroquinolone antibiotics: In January 2024, the MHRA published a Drug Safety Update on fluoroquinolone antibiotics.

Do I need a foot check if I have diabetes?

Everyone with diabetes should have an annual foot check, so make sure you get yours – even if you’ve been referred to a foot specialist or clinic. They will check your feet but also tell you your level of risk of foot problems. It will usually be at your GP surgery as part of your annual diabetes checks .

What Is Diabetic Foot Care

1. https://www.diabetes.org.uk/guide-to-diabetes/complications/feet/taking-care-of-your-feet
2. https://www.england.nhs.uk/north/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2018/05/NWCSN_Diabetes_Footcare_Final_Report_2017-1.pdf
3. https://www.healthline.com/health/diabetes-foot-care
4. https://patient.info/diabetes/diabetes-mellitus-leaflet/diabetes-foot-care
5. https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ng19/resources/diabetic-foot-problems-prevention-and-management-1837279828933

Diabetic Foot Care Information

1. https://rcpod.org.uk/patient-information/diabetes/diabetes-leaflets
2. https://www.wwl.nhs.uk/media/.leaflets/6074533b171c80.84224741.pdf