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  • Clinical Takeaway

T2D and the foot

Expert/s: Prof Merlin Thomas

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In this episode:

  • The aim of the game in managing patients with T2DM is to keep them out of hospital; diabetic foot complications are a common and recurrent reason for patients to be admitted to hospitals
  • Make sure you risk stratify all patients with T2DM for diabetic foot complications
  • Look at the feet of those with high-risk foot characteristics at every consultation
  • Know the red flags that should trigger an urgent appointment with the GP

 

Host: Dr David Lim, GP and Medical Educator

Total time: 26 mins

Guest: Prof Merlin Thomas, Physician and Research Scientist

 

Last Updated: 12 Aug, 2021

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