Changes in the care of the diabetic foot: part one

• The diabetic foot remains an enormous public health problem despite modern advances in foot care.

• There is a lack of evidence for many diabetic foot interventions: however, there is consensus between experts that a multi‐disciplinary spproach helps reduce amputations.

• Diabetic amputations are on the increase.

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