Diabetic Foot Initiative

Diabetic Foot Initiative

Both ulcers and amputations have enormous impact on peoples lives, often leading to reduced independence, social isolation and psychological stress.

• Awareness of physicians about foot problems in diabetic patients
• Clinical examination & Para clinical assessment regular foot examination
• Patient education
• Simple hygienic practices and

Provision of appropriate footwear combined with prompt treatment of minor injuries can

decrease ulcer occurrence by 50%.

Diabetic foot ulcers

only 33% healed after 20 weeks; 24% after 12 weeks

Other studies show 8-32% at 12 weeks

*Wounds, Nov.-Dec. July 2000, Vol. 12 No. 6, 155-158