Absent monofilament sensation in a type 2 diabetic feet
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Author(s)
Cheong, Julia
Alexiadou, K
Devendra, Senan
Type
Journal Article
Abstract
Neuropathy is a common complication which can affect up to 90% of patients with diabetes mellitus. Asymptomatic neuropathy is a common presentation. We present a case that emphasises the importance of foot screening in people with diabetes. It also highlights that patient education is key to prevent development of foot ulceration which can lead to amputations. In addition, pharmacological therapy (as per NICE guidance) can be offered for pain relief. Patients with diabetic neuropathy are at high risk of falling and sustaining fractures.
Date Issued
2017-09-04
Date Acceptance
2017-09-01
Citation
London Journal of Primary Care, 2017, 9 (5), pp.73-76
ISSN
1757-1472
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Open Access
Start Page
73
End Page
76
Journal / Book Title
London Journal of Primary Care
Volume
9
Issue
5
Copyright Statement
© 2017 The author(s). Published by informa uK Limited, trading as Taylor & francis Group.
This is an open access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons a ttribution License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/), which permits unrestricted use,
distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.
This is an open access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons a ttribution License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/), which permits unrestricted use,
distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.
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Subjects
Science & Technology
Life Sciences & Biomedicine
Primary Health Care
General & Internal Medicine
Neuropathy
diabetes
foot ulcers
amputation
falls
RISK-FACTORS
NEUROPATHY
FRACTURES
FALLS
Publication Status
Published
Date Publish Online
2017-09-04