What is a diabetic foot?

John, who lives with Diabetes talks about his experience with a diabetic foot emergency.

Dr Prashant Vas, Consultant Endocrinologist and Diabetologist explains that they happen over pressure points and where these pressure points typically are. He explains the link with nerve damage (diabetic neuropathy).

Dr Mushtaqur Rahman, Consultant Endocrinologist and Diabetologist, talks about how to prevent problems if you have peripheral neuropathy (damage to the nerves of the legs and feet) caused by diabetes. He discusses a number of ways to prevent problems from developing over time.

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

Dr Prashant Vas, Consultant Endocrinologist and Diabetologist talks about how difficult it is to heal ulcers in the feet of people with Diabetes. He explains that healing is easier the quicker the treatment is given. In the UK, he says, that 50% of Diabetic foot ulcers heal within 12 weeks with treatment.

This playlist contains content relevant to people interested in Diabetic Foot Problems. Content is related to the 'Learning', 'Treatment' and 'Continuing Care' phase of the Journey.