Prevention and management of diabetic foot problems

Over 4.4 million people in the UK have diabetes, over 90% with type two diabetes.¹  The incidence of type two diabetes has reached crisis point nationally and globally. It has been described as a ‘modern, preventable pandemic’. ²

Both type one and type two diabetes are associated with a number of complications including peripheral arterial disease, neuropathy, and soft tissue sepsis. These complications can lead to the need for amputation of the lower limb. This person with diabetes is 30 times more likely to require an amputation that a person without diabetes.³ The number of people developing diabetic foot disease and requiring amputations is rising.