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What to do if you get a 'Foot Attack' with Diabetes
Dr Prashant Vas, Consultant Endocrinologist and Diabetologist explains how soon you should be seen if you develop a 'Foot Attack' as a person with Diabetes. He explains that more serious complications can potentially be prevented with early treatment.
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If you develop any break in the skin, it is important that you let your GP know immediately. If you are already seeing someone in the community, like a foot specialist, it's advisable you also let them know. The National Institute of Clinical Excellence, NICE as it's more commonly referred to as, has recommended that anyone with a new break in their skin or the development of gangrene or new severe pain is seen in a specialist foot clinic within 24 hours and your general practice team or the community food specialist can help organize this. You should not wait for the symptom to go away, it's best to check it out early and be reassured rather than attend clinic too late to be told that there is extensive damage. Often some of the ulcers can get infected rather quickly and this infection can be devastating. We also call this a foot attack but with very early review and management can be prevented.
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