Proactive measures for the ‘at risk’ foot Foot ulceration through diabetes is the leading cause of lower limb amputation in the US and is today accepted as a growing problem in the UK.

According to Diabetes UK, 1.4 million people in the UK suffer from the disease. From this figure around 5% of sufferers will develop foot ulcers that could to lead 'avoidable' amputation.

The good news is that simple preventative measures can greatly reduce the risk of foot ulcers in diabetic patients. As you may know, neuropathic feet, especially those with deformity, should always be protected with some form of accommodative pressure and shear-dissipating insert. The harder the surface and the less accommodating the insert, the greater the risk of plantar ulceration.

Modern materials supplied by Algeos provide the professional with new improved methods of treatment and protection for the diabetic foot. Over the past five years Algeos have undertaken a programme of material and component evaluation to find the most effective materials and products for use with the diabetic foot.

Using up to the minute research and advice from leading diabetes and footcare experts, as well as utilising our own inhouse knowledge of materials technology, we feel we have finally established the definitive diabetic foot care range.

For information on materials we reccommend for Diabetic Foot problems, please download: Product for the at risk foot