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Putting feet first in care of patients with diabetes

30 November 2017

Nursing Older People

Opinion

The number of diabetes-related amputations in the UK is at record levels. More than 8,300 procedures were carried out last year, which equates to 23 minor and major...

The emotional toll on carers

09 January 2019

Nursing Standard

Comment

A diabetes diagnosis can be life-changing news and will often bring significant emotional strain – not only to people with diabetes, but also to those closest to...

Preventing foot complications in people with diabetes mellitus

28 June 2019

Nursing Standard

Diabetes

‘Diabetic foot’ is a term used to describe a group of syndromes in which neuropathy and/or ischaemia lead to tissue breakdown and reduced resistance to infection in...

Putting feet first for patients with diabetes

08 January 2020

Nursing Standard

Comment

The number of diabetes-related amputations in the UK is at record levels. More than 8,800 procedures were carried out in 2016/17 which equates to 25 minor and major...