Are you concerned about 'at risk' feet?

Are you concerned about at risk feet? According to Diabetes. org. uk position statement 2012 there are about 6,000 people with diabetes who have leg, foot or toe amputations each year in England. According to Diabetes. org. uk position statement 2012... More

Are you concerned about at risk feet? According to Diabetes. org. uk position statement 2012 there are about 6,000 people with diabetes who have leg, foot or toe amputations each year in England. According to Diabetes. org. uk position statement 2012 there are about 6,000 people with diabetes who have leg, foot or toe amputations each year in England. This is over 100 amputations a week amongst people with diabetes. Amputations and foot ulcers have a huge impact on quality of life in terms of pain, mobility,depression, relationships and ability to work. But up to 80% amputations are preventable. Complications of diabetes can happen because of raised blood glucose and blood pressure levels, smoking and high cholesterol over a long period of time. Good diabetes management and support for self management is important for the prevention of all complications of diabetes foot problems. People with diabetes should be involved more in their own care – they should know how to look Less