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Part 6: Detection and Prevention of Foot Problems in Type 2 Diabetes

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Summary - Ulcer as a Risk Factor for Amputation• History <strong>of</strong> past diabetic foot ulcer <strong>in</strong>dicates an <strong>in</strong>creased life long risk <strong>of</strong> recurrentfoot ulceration or amputation• A current foot ulcer <strong>in</strong>creases the risk <strong>of</strong> amputation.• A second amputation after either a major or m<strong>in</strong>or amputation has occurred ispreceded by an ulcer <strong>in</strong> 85% <strong>of</strong> cases38

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