title: Management of foot problems in diabetes.
abstract: Many diabetic foot complications are preventable. This requires a team approach, aiming to identify the high-risk patient and provide appropriate education and foot care. An established ulcer needs careful management with the emphasis on pressure relief and establishing a good blood supply.
authors.affiliation: Department of Medicine, Manchester Royal Infirmary, United Kingdom.
authors.forename: J E
authors.initials: JE
authors.lastname: Shaw
authors.forename: A J
authors.initials: AJ
authors.lastname: Boulton
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Gokal
mesh_terms: D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D003922:Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1 / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy*; D017719:Diabetic Foot / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy*; D003928:Diabetic Nephropathies / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D007676:Kidney Failure, Chronic / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy*; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D010525:Peripheral Nerves / Q000503:physiopathology; D010531:Peritoneal Dialysis, Continuous Ambulatory