Intact sensation (absence of sensory neuropathy) AND
Intact skin (absence of any current ulcerations and no history of diabetic foot ulcerations or foot amputations) AND
Adequate blood flow to the lower limbs
May or may not have a bony/structural foot deformity
Such people require:
Annual foot screening and risk stratification by a trained healthcare profession, i.e. you
Written and verbal education regarding foot care, foot wear and emergency contacts.You may print the educational materials below and provide/discuss them with your patient.You may also consider referring your patient to a diabetes self-management class, hosted by the South West Self-Management Program.
Diabetic Foot Ulcer pamphlet
Yes
No
Maybe Later
