Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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5871005 | Primary Care Diabetes | 2013 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
A significant proportion of participants living with type-2 diabetes presented with foot deformities which are known to be predictive of foot ulceration in this high risk population. This research conducted in a primary care setting highlights the importance of increased vigilance coupled with strengthening of existing screening structures and introducing clinical guidelines with regards to biomechanical assessment of the feet in a primary care setting in order to reduce the incidence of diabetes foot complications.
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Authors
Cynthia Formosa, Alfred Gatt, Nachiappan Chockalingam,