Managing the diabetic foot Ensuring that diabetic feet do not produce complications is essential, write Melissa Blow and Annie Clothier How to prevent amputations Diabetes is an increasingly common long-term condition. One person is diagnosed with type 2 diabetes every three minutes in England, equating to about 700 people every day. The underlying causes of foot ulceration Understanding the disease processes that lead to foot changes in people with diabetes will help nurses identify those most at risk of ulceration, says David Morris 1 comment Managing the diabetic foot The feet of diabetics are at risk of ulceration. Suneeta Kochhar discusses assessment and prevention in these patients. Skin conditions in diabetics Nearly three million people in the UK are known to have diabetes and many remain undiagnosed. Jean Watkins discusses some common presentations that can be indicators of undiagnosed diabetes. Diabetes, caffeine, painkillers In-depth analysis of the latest research. Compiled by Mark Greener. The cleansing of chronic wounds Routine wound cleansing can be detrimental to fragile new tissue, so it is vital to adapt a plan of care to meet the needs of the the patient, writes Menna Lloyd Jones
Managing the diabetic foot Ensuring that diabetic feet do not produce complications is essential, write Melissa Blow and Annie Clothier
How to prevent amputations Diabetes is an increasingly common long-term condition. One person is diagnosed with type 2 diabetes every three minutes in England, equating to about 700 people every day.
The underlying causes of foot ulceration Understanding the disease processes that lead to foot changes in people with diabetes will help nurses identify those most at risk of ulceration, says David Morris 1 comment
Managing the diabetic foot The feet of diabetics are at risk of ulceration. Suneeta Kochhar discusses assessment and prevention in these patients.
Skin conditions in diabetics Nearly three million people in the UK are known to have diabetes and many remain undiagnosed. Jean Watkins discusses some common presentations that can be indicators of undiagnosed diabetes.
The cleansing of chronic wounds Routine wound cleansing can be detrimental to fragile new tissue, so it is vital to adapt a plan of care to meet the needs of the the patient, writes Menna Lloyd Jones