Exploring the Cost-Effectiveness of At-Home Skin Temperature Monitoring for Diabetic Foot Ulcer Prevention

In the realm of diabetes management, preventing foot ulcers is a critical challenge that affects millions globally. A recent multicenter randomized controlled trial spearheaded by our friends Jaap J. Van Netten and colleagues sheds light on the cost-effectiveness of an innovative approach: at-home skin temperature monitoring. This study, published in 2024, provides valuable insights into... Continue Reading →

Thermometry reduces risk for reucleration in remission– in patients who reduce their activity

Important work from Sicco Bus, et al. published in BMJ Diabetes This RCT (DIATEMP) suggests that it's not enough just to know that you've a preulcerative hot spot-- but you need to do something about it. In this case, patients were told to reduce activity. Effectiveness of at-home skin temperature monitoring in reducing the incidence... Continue Reading →

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