On diabetic foot, wound healing, amputation prevention, and the merger of consumer tech with medical devices
A recent meta-analysis published in the journal Endocrine has shed light on the significant association between diabetic foot ulcers (DFU) and cardiovascular-related morbidity and mortality. The study, led by Brian Zhaojie Chin and colleagues, analyzed data from 8062 patients to understand the prevalence and risks of cardiovascular complications in individuals with DFUs. These data are... Continue Reading →
In the realm of diabetic foot ulcer (DFU) management, the quest for standardized quality indicators (QIs) has been a persistent challenge. A recent study published in the European Journal of Public Health has made significant strides in this direction. The research, led by Flora Mbela Lusendi and colleagues, utilized a multidisciplinary Delphi consensus to define... Continue Reading →
Diabetic foot infections (DFIs) are a critical concern for individuals with diabetes, often leading to severe complications and increased healthcare costs. A recent meta-analysis by Yu-Ting Wang and colleagues, published in the journal Wounds in December 2023, sheds light on the role of inflammatory markers in detecting DFIs, which could pave the way for improved... Continue Reading →
A self-screening handout for diabetic peripheral neuropathy - patient-centric Peripheral neuropathy (PN), a condition characterized by numbness, pain, or a burning sensation in the feet, often remains undiagnosed or misdiagnosed for other painful conditions. This is a significant issue as neuropathic pain is associated with three times higher healthcare expenditure due to anxiety, depression, and... Continue Reading →
A pilot study published in Diabetes Care on November 30, 2023, by Johan Schoug and colleagues, presents compelling evidence on the benefits of early offloading in Charcot foot (CF), a serious complication of diabetes. The study's objective was to determine if offloading in the earliest phase of active CF, known as stage 0, could influence... Continue Reading →
A recent study published in BMJ Open delves into the effectiveness of upskilling programs for unregulated care providers (UCPs) in providing diabetic foot screening for systematically marginalized populations. The study, authored by Samah Hassan and colleagues, aims to understand the mechanisms, contexts, and outcomes associated with these upskilling programs[1]. The Importance of Diabetic Foot Screening... Continue Reading →
The manuscript titled "The Effect of Limb Salvage Efforts in Different Age Groups: Relationships Between Major and Minor Amputations" by Wenye Song, MD, Javier La Fontaine, DPM, Naohiro Shibuya, DPM, MS, John Prochaska, DrPH, MPH, and Daniel C. Jupiter, PhD, was published on January 22, 2024. The DOI link for the manuscript is [https://doi.org/10.1053/j.jfas.2024.01.010][5]. The... Continue Reading →
Diabetes is a chronic condition that affects millions globally, and one of its most serious complications is foot ulceration, which can lead to amputation and even death. A recent study by Mohammed et al. (2023) has provided valuable insights into the long-term risks associated with diabetes, particularly focusing on the incidence of foot ulceration and... Continue Reading →
Great work from our colleagues Schmidt and Pop-Busui and colleagues from University of Michigan in Diabetes Care.
Today, I'd like to discuss an exciting new manuscript from our Dutch colleagues, titled "New biomechanical models for cumulative plantar tissue stress assessment in people with diabetes at high risk of foot ulceration"[1]. This work, which is set to appear in the Journal of Biomechanics, is a significant contribution to our understanding of foot ulceration... Continue Reading →
