Selecting footwear for patients with diabetes

Article Abstract:

People with diabetes and associated neuropathy are susceptible to injury caused by their footwear, which may lead to foot ulceration. Different types of specialist footwear and casts used in the management of foot problems associated with diabetes are described.

Management dynamics, Practice, Footwear, Nursing, Varieties

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National service framework delayed by at least a year

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The Diabetes UK charity said that the United Kingdom government is neglecting diabetes victims by postponing the diabetes care national service framework. The government plans to release the framework one year later than planned, in April 2003.

Government domestic functions, Social policy, Diabetes, Diabetes mellitus, Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Health policy, Diabetes UK

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The delivery strategy for the National Service Framework for Diabetes

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The British government's National Service Framework for Diabetes sets care standards for caring for diabetes patients. Implications for nurses are included.

Product standards, safety, & recalls, HEALTH SERVICES, Ambulatory Health Care Services, Diabetes Therapy, Standards

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