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The Diabetic Foot A house of Cards

The Wild on Wounds National Convention is coming up  September 23-25, 2010 in Las Vegas. Continuing in our session highlights, The Diabetic Foot: A House of Cards? will be presented by Jeffrey Jensen...

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Really, How Important is that Monofilament Test?

CLICK HERE to download procedure Neuropathy is one of the most common risk factors for lower extremity complications in our diabetic patients. With sensory neuropathy the patient has a loss of...

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Urgent! Risks and Diagnosis of Diabetic Foot Infections

For effective diabetic wound management, clinicians must know the risk factors for foot infections, and be able to diagnose them properly – and as soon as possible. Wound care clinicians deal with foot...

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Dry Skin Alert: Foot Xerosis in Diabetic Patients

Diabetic wound management requires awareness, including knowing the signs and progression of xerosis – an abnormal dryness of skin. Patients with diabetes are prone to dry skin, particularly when blood...

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Diabetic Wound Care: Monofilament Testing

Detecting neuropathy in the diabetic foot is crucial for patient care, which is why this 10-step test is a must when it comes to injury and ulceration prevention.   Healing patients and helping them...

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Diabetic Footwear: If The Shoe Fits, Wear It

When it comes to diabetic wound care, footwear matters – and proper diabetic patient shoe assessment is key.   Wound clinicians know how devastating foot amputations are for diabetic patients. But what...

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Diabetic Foot Screening Guide

Five clinical tests for diagnosing loss of protective sensation in the diabetic foot, plus tips on inflammation assessment.     How serious are diabetic foot ulcers? The statistics are sobering: It is...

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Diabetic Toenails: Top Tips for Proper Trimming

Check out these best practices for trimming your diabetic patient’s toenails, which can help in preventing foot ulceration.   Did you know that a whopping 10-25% percent of all patients with diabetes...

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Diabetic Toenails: Watch for Change

Changes in the diabetic foot can happen fast: here are the signs and types clinicians in wound care need to look for.   As a wound care professional, chances are you’ve treated a number of nail...

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The Diabetic Foot A house of Cards

The Wild on Wounds National Convention is coming up  September 23-25, 2010 in Las Vegas. Continuing in our session highlights, The Diabetic Foot: A House of Cards? will be presented by Jeffrey Jensen...

View Article

Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.

Really, How Important is that Monofilament Test?

CLICK HERE to download procedure Neuropathy is one of the most common risk factors for lower extremity complications in our diabetic patients. With sensory neuropathy the patient has a loss of...

View Article

Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.

Urgent! Risks and Diagnosis of Diabetic Foot Infections

For effective diabetic wound management, clinicians must know the risk factors for foot infections, and be able to diagnose them properly – and as soon as possible. Wound care clinicians deal with foot...

View Article

Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.

Dry Skin Alert: Foot Xerosis in Diabetic Patients

Diabetic wound management requires awareness, including knowing the signs and progression of xerosis – an abnormal dryness of skin. Patients with diabetes are prone to dry skin, particularly when blood...

View Article


Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.

Diabetic Wound Care: Monofilament Testing

Detecting neuropathy in the diabetic foot is crucial for patient care, which is why the 10-step monofilament test is a must when it comes to injury and ulceration prevention.   Healing patients and...

View Article

Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.

Diabetic Footwear: If The Shoe Fits, Wear It

When it comes to diabetic wound care, footwear matters – and proper diabetic patient shoe assessment is key.   Wound clinicians know how devastating foot amputations are for diabetic patients. But what...

View Article


Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.

Diabetic Foot Screening Guide

Five clinical tests for diagnosing loss of protective sensation in the diabetic foot, plus tips on inflammation assessment.     How serious are diabetic foot ulcers? The statistics are sobering: It is...

View Article

Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.

Diabetic Toenails: Top Tips for Proper Trimming

Check out these best practices for trimming your diabetic patient’s toenails to help prevent foot ulceration.   Did you know that a whopping 10-25% percent of all patients with diabetes ultimately...

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Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.

Diabetic Toenails: Watch for Change

Changes in the diabetic foot can happen fast: here are the signs and types clinicians in wound care need to look for.   As a wound care professional, chances are you’ve treated a number of nail...

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