Although diabetes-related amputations are preventable, for too many people around the world, losing a limb or part of a limb is a tragic consequence of having diabetes. The high rates of these amputations are an indication of inadequacies
in the delivery of health care, which create enormous challenges for those attempting to access high quality foot education and care. In this article, Margaret McGill focuses on current recommendations for health-care providers and makes
a call for an individualized approach to diabetes foot care.
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education, foot care, diabetic foot, neuropathy, lifestyle, footwear, exercise
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Health Delivery [5]
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