The presentation outlines assessment protocols and risk stratification principles as well as identifying the primary complications associated with the diabetic foot. The program outlines early preventive strategies, including health promotion and education related to the burden of illness, etiology, efficiency, community effectiveness, synthesis and implememtation, monitoring, reassessment and their relationship to risk, limitation of activity to methods enhance independent living and the qualtiy of life. This program forms the basis of a continuing effort by the professional (Pennsylvania) Diabetes Academy and Pennsylvania Department of Health to reduce complications and amputations as well as provide guidelines for care for older diabetic patients.
Learning Objectives: 1. Identify primary foot and related complications associated with diabetes mellitus in the older patient. 2. To describe clinical strategies to assess and sreatify the "at risk" patient. 3. To recommend management programs that stress education and prevention.
Presenting author's disclosure statement:
Organization/institution whose products or services will be discussed: None
I do not have any significant financial interest/arrangement or affiliation with any organization/institution whose products or services are being discussed in this session.