Diabetic Foot

Question 1

What % of patients with diabetes have foot problems?

1 - 6%
2 - 16%
3 - 66%
4 - 100%

Answer 1

1 - 6%
- 1.5% of these will likely have some form of amputation

Common problems include:
- Infection
- Ulceration
- Neuropathy
- Tissue destruction

Question 2

Charcot foot is an ankle and foot problem in patients with neuropathy. Which of the following is NOT common in Charcots foot?

1 - peripheral neuropathy
2 - change in weight distribution
3 - deformity of foot
4 - ulcer formation
5 - amputation is rare

Answer 2

5 - amputation is rare
- NOT rare!
- 50% risk of amputation

Question 3

Which of the following is NOT part of good foot care for diabetic patients?

1 - annual diabetes nurse check up
2 - podiatrist check up
3 - optimise diabetes control
4 - education on good foot care
5 - every 5 years see podiatrist

Answer 3

5 - every 5 years see podiatrist
- should be regular check ups