A screening test to assess the risk of diabetic ulcers

 A screening test to assess the risk of diabetic ulcers

The American Diabetes Association - International Diabetes Federation and the International Working Group on Diabetic Foot recommend that all people with diabetes have their feet evaluated. Details at least once a year. Those at higher risk should be re-evaluated sooner. Risk screening consists of history taking and physical examination. examine the patient's shoes

Taking a medical history related to the risk of developing a wound, including symptoms of peripheral neuropathy (numb legs, tingling, burning pain, icy pain) Shock-like pain, stabbing pain, symptoms more common at night symptoms of peripheral arterial occlusion (skin discoloration, leg pain, ischemic menstruation), history of previous injury and its treatment history of toe/foot/or leg amputation (amputation) surgery/diabetic catheter treatment and History of other comorbidities (hyperlipidemia) including smoking, foot care, and wearing shoes in daily life