FOOT PROBLEMS IN DIABETES

Prevention and care of diabetic foot complications continue to represe nt a major challenge to the treating clinician. Neuropathy, infection, deformity, and vascular insufficiency threaten the diabetic foot and the overall functional well being of the diabetic patient. Although fo ot problems in diabetes cannot be eradicated completely, the opportuni ty exists to diagnose and manage diabetic foot conditions effectively, to educate and motivate patients to care for their feet, to minimize complications, and to decrease health care costs.