How does diabetes mellitus affect your feet?

  • Helen Louise Loudon UKZN Federation of Infectious Diseases of Southern Africa (FIDSSA) Assoc for Professionals in Infection Control (APIC) Forum for Professional Nurse Leaders (FPNL) Wound Healing Association of Southern Africa (WHASA)
Keywords: diabetes, footcare, practical advice

Abstract

Foot problems are a serious challenge for diabetics. The majority of lower leg amputations, such as the foot, relate to diabetes mellitus. Sadly, many of these amputations are the result of an injury or infection which could possibly have been avoided.

Author Biography

Helen Louise Loudon, UKZN Federation of Infectious Diseases of Southern Africa (FIDSSA) Assoc for Professionals in Infection Control (APIC) Forum for Professional Nurse Leaders (FPNL) Wound Healing Association of Southern Africa (WHASA)
Independent RN consultant in healthcare risk matters, including Infec. Prev & Control.Related training.
Published
2016-07-12
Issue
Vol 20 No 3 (2016)
Section
Wound care/Stoma care
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