How necessary are regular foot checks to prevent Diabetic Foot complications?

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How necessary are regular foot checks to prevent Diabetic Foot complications?

Mr Joseph Shalhoub, Consultant Vascular and Endovascular Surgeon explains this important issue.

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Diabetes and the UK South Asian Community - Treatment

This playlist is for people interested in Diabetes with a South Asian Community viewpoint.

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Types of diet available for Diabetes.

Donna van Zyl, Specialist Diabetic Dietician talks about diets for people with Diabetes. She explains that you can chose your type of diet depending on your type of Diabetes as well as how long you've had Diabetes. If you are in the early stages of Type 2 Diabetes Donna talks about possibly trying to reverse Diabetes.

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Medicines to prevent kidney damage in Diabetes

Dr Mushtaqur Rahman, Consultant Endocrinologist and Diabetologist talks about various types of medicines which can be used to reduce the risk of Kidney failure in people with Diabetes. He talks about medicines to control blood glucose as well as medicines to reduce blood pressure including ACE inhibitors and ARB type drugs. He explains how medicines are best adjusted for Black and African heritage people as the benefits of certain other drugs are better.

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What is a Charcot foot?

Dr Mushtaqur Rahman, Consultant Endocrinologist and Diabetologist, talk about Charcot's foot in people with Diabetes. He describes the foot as a bridge which starts to break down due to a number of causes related to Diabetes.

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Can I move up and down tiers if I've been to hospital Diabetic Foot MDT?

Dr Mushtaqur Rahman, Consultant Endocrinologist and Diabetologist talks about the settings where people with Diabetic foot problems are cared for.

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How necessary are regular foot checks to prevent Diabetic Foot complications?

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