Preventing foot ulcers in patients with diabetes
N Singh, DG Armstrong, BA Lipsky - Jama, 2005 - jamanetwork.com
ContextAmong persons diagnosed as having diabetes mellitus, the prevalence of foot ulcers
is 4% to 10%, the annual population-based incidence is 1.0% to 4.1%, and the lifetime
incidence may be as high as 25%. These ulcers frequently become infected, cause great
morbidity, engender considerable financial costs, and are the usual first step to lower
extremity amputation. ObjectiveTo systematically review the evidence on the efficacy of
methods advocated for preventing diabetic foot ulcers in the primary care setting. Data …
is 4% to 10%, the annual population-based incidence is 1.0% to 4.1%, and the lifetime
incidence may be as high as 25%. These ulcers frequently become infected, cause great
morbidity, engender considerable financial costs, and are the usual first step to lower
extremity amputation. ObjectiveTo systematically review the evidence on the efficacy of
methods advocated for preventing diabetic foot ulcers in the primary care setting. Data …