ADA Consensus Statement
{"Image DocumentName": "ADA Consensus Statement", "Image ImageDescription": "The effort to optimize foot care for patients with diabetes led to the American Diabetes Association consensus statement on foot care, which recommended that the cutaneous pressure threshold be measured at least once a year The goal of this recommendation is to reduce the risk of ulceration, infection and amputation due to sensory loss that can occur through progressive neuropathy Perform a comprehensive foot examination annually on patients with diabetes to identify risk factors predictive of ulcers and amputations. Perform a visual inspection of patients\u2019 feet at each routine visit. How many physicians actually perform yearly foot examinations. Specifically, how many primary care physicians are conducting this exam? If a patient is diabetic, they should be taking their shoes and socks off in the exam room. The earlier we can detect foot problems, the earlier we can treat the problem. As we have already mentioned, it isn\u2019t the pain that is leading to ulceration, infection and amputation, it\u2019s the SENSORY LOSS. American Diabetes Association: Foot care guidelines. Diabetes Care 2355;2000.", "Image XResolution": "37", "Image YResolution": "37", "Image ResolutionUnit": "Pixels/Centimeter", "Image Software": "SlidePlayer", "Image YCbCrPositioning": "Centered"}