Foot Care Is Essential for Patients With Diabetes.

Patient Focus With Proper Knowledge, They CanComplete Self-Examinations andBe Adherent to Clinical Exams DIABETES PHARMACISTS ARE NO STRANGERS to the increasing prevalence ofdiabetes, but many are unaware that 15% to 25% of patients developfoot complications, so they should keep several points in mind whenoffering counseling.1 DIABETIC FOOT ULCERS, INFECTIONS Because diabetic neuropathy tends to develop in these patients, theylose pedal sensation. The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive andKidney Diseases suggests that a diabetes care plan includinga podiatrist is vital to patients' health.6,7 Table 28 providesexamples of counseling points that pharmacists shouldcommunicate to all patients. [Extracted from the article]