Simple Algorithm for Risk Screening in the Diabetic Foot - Flowchart
Simple Algorithm for Risk Screening in the Diabetic Foot - Flowchart Diabetic Foot Diabetic Foot
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Diabetic patient

Diabetic patient

Diabetic patient


Foot care education
Regular podiatry
Possible special footwear, hosiery, etc.


Foot care education
Regular podiatry
Possible special footwear, hosiery, etc.


Foot care education
Regular podiatry
Possible special footwear, hosiery, etc.


Foot care education
Regular podiatry
Possible special footwear, hosiery, etc.

Provide general advice


Nail care, hygiene
Footwear
Podiatry

Provide general advice


Nail care, hygiene
Footwear
Podiatry

Provide general advice


Nail care, hygiene
Footwear
Podiatry


Nail care, hygiene
Footwear
Podiatry

Risk factors for ulceration?


Peripheral neuropathy
Peripheral vascular disease
Foot deformity
Edema
Past ulcer history
Other complications

Risk factors for ulceration?


Peripheral neuropathy
Peripheral vascular disease
Foot deformity
Edema
Past ulcer history
Other complications

Risk factors for ulceration?


Peripheral neuropathy
Peripheral vascular disease
Foot deformity
Edema
Past ulcer history
Other complications


Peripheral neuropathy
Peripheral vascular disease
Foot deformity
Edema
Past ulcer history
Other complications

No risk factor

No risk factor

No risk factor

Yes risk factor

Yes risk factor

Yes risk factor

Review risk status at least annually

Review risk status at least annually

Review risk status at least annually

End

End

End

Much more frequent review, always inspecting feet

Much more frequent review, always inspecting feet

Much more frequent review, always inspecting feet