title: Foot problems in people with diabetes.
abstract: People with diabetes are liable to suffer potentially disastrous foot problems, including gangrene with subsequent amputation. This article describes the risk factors, management, and ulcer-prevention methods which are essential knowledge for nurses working with this patient group.
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Fletcher
mesh_terms: D003920:Diabetes Mellitus / Q000503:physiopathology*; D003925:Diabetic Angiopathies / Q000503:physiopathology; D003929:Diabetic Neuropathies / Q000503:physiopathology; D005528:Foot / Q000098:blood supply; D005534:Foot Diseases / Q000209:etiology* / Q000517:prevention & control; D006801:Humans; D007511:Ischemia / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology