Prevention of diabetic foot ulcer

[7] Therefore, based on the noble quote in health care profession "prevention is better than the treatment of the disease," Diabetic patients and health care providers to diabetic patients should familiarize themselves with the principals of diabetic foot ulcer prevention. [...]we unfortun...

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Published in:International journal of preventive medicine 2013-03, Vol.4 (3), p.373-376
Main Authors: Iraj, Bijan, Khorvash, Fariborz, Ebneshahidi, Alireza, Askari, Gholamreza
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Amputation
Clinical Practice
Diabetes
Disease prevention
Editorials
Feet
Foot diseases
Infections
Leg ulcers
Metabolism
Patients
Research centers
Working groups
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Summary:[7] Therefore, based on the noble quote in health care profession "prevention is better than the treatment of the disease," Diabetic patients and health care providers to diabetic patients should familiarize themselves with the principals of diabetic foot ulcer prevention. [...]we unfortunately should expect the higher rate of micro and macro vascular complications of diabetes and increase rate of DFU in younger ages. [...]the preventive measures should be taken in order to control the neuropathy and PAD, which are the main cause of DFU. [...]the dryness of the plantar surfaces of the feet and heels is common.
ISSN:2008-7802
2008-8213