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Amputation in Diabetes - Personal story of an amputee. How a blister turned into an ulcer, and eventually lead to losing a limb.
Center for Lower Extremity Ambulatory Research (CLEAR) - Research group working to advance current knowledge regarding assessment and treatment of the diabetic foot, its related diseases, and complications.
Diabetes: Startling Statistics - Caring for diabetic feet from American Podiatric Medical Association.
The Diabetic Foot - Advice to help diabetics care for the special needs of their feet.
Diabetic Foot Disease - Covers neuropathic and vascular ulcers, infection, charcot's arthropathy, and neuropathy.
The Diabetic Foot Journal - Information about the journal, including tables of contents.
Diabetic Foot Ulcers - Describes peripheral neuropathy, charcot foot, microvascular disease, and treatment. Includes a case study with photos.
Diabetic Foot Ulcers - Find information on how to look for, prevent, and treat diabetic foot ulcers. By J. Monroe Laborde, MD.
eMedicine Health - Diabetic Foot Care - Contains an overview on the causes, symptoms, when to seek medical care, exams, tests, and treatment.
Foot In Diabetes UK - FDUK is a national, independent, multi-professional, group of people who are involved in the care, management, and research of people with diabetic foot disease.
Introduction to the Diabetic Foot - Lecture notes for podiatry students. From La Trobe University.
Lifeclinic: Foot Clinic - Includes an introduction, risks, prevention, treatment, and tips.
Lower Extremity Amputation Prevention Program - Provides patient education on wound care, footwear, and orthosis. Includes photographs.
Management of a Diabetic Foot Ulcer Using Larval Therapy - Discusses this treatment using green bottle fly (Lucilia sericata) to debride selectively any sloughy tissue without attacking healthy granulation. Contains photographs.
MedlinePlus: Diabetes - Foot Care - Tutorial featured. Flash Player required.
Scottish Diabetes Specialist Podiatrists - Podiatry organization with information and links on diabetic foot care.
Startling New Data for Infection-Induced Amputation and Diabetes - Discusses the significant risk to patients with this disease. From Diabetes In Control.
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