DFJ

The Diabetic Foot Journal: The journal for healthcare professionals with an interest in the care of the diabetic foot 😀

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Diabetic neuropathy is one of the most prevalent chronic complications in people living with diabetes and is difficult to manage clinically. Learn more: https://t.co/T2Pl3sIiEm #DFJ

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Differential diagnosis between active Charcot neuroarthropathy and infection in the presence of neuropathic ulceration presents a significant challenge to the clinician. Learn more here: https://t.co/Y6exOK4h2M #DFJ

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An unusually good blood supply and peripheral neuropathy are reportedly accepted prerequisites for the pathogenesis of Charcot neuroarthropathy (CN) in people with diabetes. Learn more here: https://t.co/VR7cZ15XB6 #DFJ

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This article examines studies on the effect of Covid-19 on people with diabetes, foot complications associated with diabetes and service delivery: https://t.co/599rq35sIt #DFJ

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Acute foot complications in people with #diabetes continue to be a frequent reason for admission to hospital in the UK, associated with an increased length of stay. Read more here: https://t.co/VsVovjBdDw #DFJ #Diabetes

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One way in which to prevent diabetic foot is to use appropriate footwear. In the following article, find out more about footwear problems in developing countries: https://t.co/qWrxApeHyi #DFJ #Diabetes

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There is increased interest in utilising technology to reduce the development of a diabetic foot ulcers. Learn more about the use of liquid crystal thermochromic technology to prevent diabetic #footulcers: https://t.co/Mvk12vIaj7 #DFJ #Diabetes

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The aim of this study was to investigate the potential reasons for delayed expert assessment of new diabetic foot ulcers: https://t.co/nOZgIhPgVb #DFJ #Diabetes

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Offloading of the foot of Individuals living with #diabetes is a high priority when managing complications such as ulceration. In this article, we provide recommendations for improving offloading for the foot in diabetes: https://t.co/qnhuBGdcsd #DFJ #Diabetes

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The HbA1c is used as a measurement of diabetes control that captures the cumulative effect of elevated blood glucose over 3 months. Read more: https://t.co/vvtI8boQlP #DFJ #Diabetes

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Many patients with osteomyelitis in the foot require surgical debridement to effectively eradicate an infection. In this article, we investigate bedside versus operating room debridement of osteomyelitis of a phalanx of a given toe: https://t.co/Fz7SKpH06a #DFJ #Diabetes

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Acute foot complications in people with #diabetes continue to be a frequent reason for admission to hospital in the UK, associated with an increased length of stay. Read more here: https://t.co/PaSkcMsPlJ #DFJ #Diabetes

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Diabetes UK has recently reported that the number of people with diabetes in the UK has topped 5 million. The implications for this on diabetes foot services are not as clear cut. Learn more here: https://t.co/AUsDQhfwJC #DFJ #Diabetes

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This article explores whether there is a gap between clinical practice and the International Working Group on the Diabetic Foot Ulcer offloading guidelines: https://t.co/szInkqrMI6 #DFJ #Diabetes

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One way in which to prevent diabetic foot is to use appropriate footwear. In the following article, find out more about footwear problems in developing countries: https://t.co/jfOjiBDy3p #DFJ #Diabetes

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The ZAP (Zero All Preventable) Amputations group of FDUK have issued a position statement demanding increased psychological support and improvement of health literacy for people with diabetes and foot problems.
https://t.co/S4k9rBXqLa @Darciedot #FDUK #DFJ

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There is increased interest in utilising technology to reduce the development of a diabetic foot ulcers. Learn more about the use of liquid crystal thermochromic technology to prevent diabetic #footulcers: https://t.co/AAqC6S7A63 #DFJ #Diabetes

[DFJ @FootDFJ]

The aim of this study was to investigate the potential reasons for delayed expert assessment of new diabetic foot ulcers: https://t.co/2FdD55NCXN #DFJ #Diabetes

[DFJ @FootDFJ]

Offloading of the foot of Individuals living with #diabetes is a high priority when managing complications such as ulceration. In this article, we provide recommendations for improving offloading for the foot in diabetes: https://t.co/FC89t52y2f #DFJ

[DFJ @FootDFJ]

The HbA1c is used as a measurement of diabetes control that captures the cumulative effect of elevated blood glucose over 3 months. Read more: https://t.co/P3uQLkjFH8 #DFJ #Diabetes