[Diabetic foot].
Diabetic foot ulcers are a frequent and severe complication of diabetes mellitus. A multidisciplinary approach (in-patient and out-patient care) improves prognosis and reduces the amputation rate. Risk factors are well defined and easily identified. High-risk patients (sensory loss, vascular disease, previous ulcer, foot deformities) have to be detected. In France, comprehensive foot-care programs, including education and regular foot examination, must be developed. The reduction of the economical and human burden needs the urgent formation of more multidisciplinary teams (to take care of patients properly and very early), foot care networks, and prevention programs.
Chauchard
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MC
Service de diabétologie Hôpital Rangueil 31403 Toulouse. chauchard.mc@chu-toulouse.fr
Cousty-Pech
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Martini
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Hanaire-Broutin
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D001741:Black or African American; D000368:Aged; D000671:Amputation, Surgical; D044383:Black People; D015331:Cohort Studies; D017719:Diabetic Foot / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000601:surgery / Q000628:therapy; D005602:France / Q000453:epidemiology; D005858:Germany / Q000453:epidemiology; D006801:Humans; D007564:Japan / Q000453:epidemiology; D009426:Netherlands / Q000453:epidemiology; D011379:Prognosis; D012307:Risk Factors; D014481:United States / Q000453:epidemiology