title: Prevention and management of neuropathic diabetic foot ulcers.
abstract: Peripheral neuropathy is a common complication of diabetes that can reduce patients' quality of life, and is a major risk factor for foot ulceration and limb amputation. This article outlines the aetiological and pathological factors involved in the development of diabetic foot ulceration through the use of a case study. The role of diabetes foot screening is explored as a preventive measure, and the importance of risk assessment and stratification, and appropriate referral are discussed.
authors.affiliation: Western General Hospital, Edinburgh.
authors.forename: Lorna
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Jarrett
mesh_terms: D017719:Diabetic Foot / Q000517:prevention & control* / Q000628:therapy*; D003928:Diabetic Nephropathies / Q000517:prevention & control* / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans