title: Want to avoid DFUs? A multidisciplinary team approach works best.
abstract: As the majority of diabetic foot ulcers are avoidable, patients with diabetes should be routinely screened for risk factors. When such factors are present, holistic assessment followed by rapid referral to the appropriate member of the multidisciplinary team will ensure that preventive measures are implemented to avoid the occurrence of ulcers. Best results will be achieved if the patient is fully involved in this process.
authors.affiliation: Podiatrist, Stanza Bopape Community Health Centre, Pretoria, South Africa.
authors.forename: Bahle
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Nteleki
authors.affiliation: Podiatrist, Leratong Hospital, Johannesburg, South Africa.
authors.forename: Mazizi
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Njokweni
mesh_terms: D003920:Diabetes Mellitus / Q000628:therapy*; D017719:Diabetic Foot / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000517:prevention & control*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010348:Patient Care Team; D017410:Practice Guidelines as Topic; D012307:Risk Factors