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

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Section 9: <strong>Diabetes</strong> <strong>Foot</strong> <strong>Problems</strong>IssueDoes improved glycaemic control decrease the development or progression <strong>of</strong> peripheralneuropathy?RecommendationAim to achieve the best possible glycaemic control <strong>in</strong> people with <strong>Type</strong> 2 diabetes <strong>in</strong> orderto prevent or reduce the development <strong>of</strong> peripheral neuropathy which is a major risk factorfor foot ulceration <strong>and</strong> amputation.Evidence Statements• The development <strong>and</strong> severity <strong>of</strong> peripheral neuropathy <strong>in</strong> <strong>Type</strong> 2 diabetes is related tothe long-term glycaemic controlEvidence Level I• Improved glycaemic control can prevent or reduce the development <strong>of</strong> peripheralneuropathy <strong>in</strong> people with <strong>Type</strong> 2 diabetesEvidence Level II67

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