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Diabetic Foot Ulcer Prevention

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The Importance of Pressure Off-loading Devices for Diabetic Foot Ulcer Prevention

In the UK, over 4.9 million people have the condition, with a further 13.6 million people at increased risk of type 2 diabetes. Unfortunately, the implications of diabetes to the individual can be severe. Without proper preventative care, people with the condition are at risk of complications such as foot ulceration, which can lead to lower-limb amputation. Lets look at offloading pressure and some of the tools available to achieve this.

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