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Foot care education in patients with diabetes at low risk of complications: a consensus statement
A McInnes1, W Jeffcoate, L Vileikyte
1School of Health Professions, University of Brighton, 49 Darley Road, Brighton, UK. A.D.Mcinnes@brighton.ac.uk
Aims:
To define and agree a practical educational framework for delivery by all healthcare professionals managing patients with diabetes, particularly those at low risk of developing foot complications.
Methods:
A consensus meeting of a multidisciplinary expert panel. Prior to the meeting, relevant clinical papers were disseminated to the panel for review. The consensus was largely based upon the experts' clinical experience and judgement.
Results:
Four main health behaviours were identified for those at low risk of developing foot complications, namely: control of blood glucose levels; attendance at annual foot screening examination; reporting of any changes in foot health immediately; and the engagement in a simple daily foot care routine.
Conclusion:
There is currently little evidence-based literature to support specific foot care practices. Patients with diabetes at low risk of developing complications should be encouraged to undertake a basic foot care regimen to reduce their likelihood of developing complications.
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