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

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2.2 Issues for <strong>Foot</strong> <strong>Problems</strong> <strong>in</strong> <strong>Type</strong> 2 <strong>Diabetes</strong>• Is peripheral neuropathy a risk factor for ulceration or amputation?• Is peripheral vascular disease a risk factor for ulceration or amputation?• Is foot deformity or a previous amputation a risk factor for ulceration oramputation?• Is a current or previous ulcer a risk factor for amputation?• What is the most practical method for detect<strong>in</strong>g loss <strong>of</strong> protective foot sensation <strong>in</strong>the primary care sett<strong>in</strong>g?• How should peripheral vascular disease be assessed cl<strong>in</strong>ically?• What should be the frequency <strong>of</strong> foot exam<strong>in</strong>ation?• Does patient education improve footcare <strong>and</strong> outcomes?• Does improved glycaemic control decrease the development or progression <strong>of</strong>peripheral neuropathy?• Does appropriate footwear reduce ulceration <strong>and</strong> amputation?• Do specialist foot cl<strong>in</strong>ics <strong>and</strong> multi-discipl<strong>in</strong>ary teams decrease amputation?• What are the economic consequences <strong>of</strong> diabetes foot problems?• What are the socioeconomic <strong>in</strong>fluences on diabetes foot problems?7

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