Diabetic Foot Screening Apps

Developed in collaboration with:

Source: IDF Diabetes Atlas – Seventh edition

Current Background and Statistics

• In UK 3.5 million adults diagnosed with diabetes

• Estimated 550k undiagnosed– an increase of 120k compared to the

previous year– an increase of 65% over the past decade

Aims• Two Apps

1. HCPs who perform diabetic foot screenings

2. People with diabetes

Aims (HCP)• To understand the importance of routine foot

screenings• To understand how diabetes affects the feet• How to perform a quality diabetic foot

screening • How to determine the patient’s risk status • Patient education• When & whom to refer to

Aims (Person with DM)• To understand the importance of routine foot

screenings & how DM can affect the feet • What to expect from a quality diabetic foot

screening• Understand what their risk status means • Patient education• Insert emergency contact details & future appts• To know when to seek advice

The Importance of Routine Foot Screenings

• Foot complications are common in people with diabetes, with an estimated 5-7 % having current or previous foot ulceration

• Foot complications are the most common cause for admission of the person with diabetes

• Diabetic foot ulcers precede more than 80% of amputations in people with diabetes

• After a first amputation, people with diabetes are 23 times more likely to have a further amputation as people without diabetes

Difference between a Diabetic foot screening and assessment:– Screening is a quick process that categorises

people into mutually exclusive groups and will give a reasonable indication of the likelihood/risk of developing a diabetic foot complication

– Assessment is a lengthier process by which a diagnosis is reached and treatment/management is initiated

Screening v Assessment

How it works

When to Seek AdvicePeople with diabetes should be encouraged to seek advice if

the following are encountered:

Walking becomes difficult

Applying shoes becomes difficult

All or part of the foot becomes swollen

The foot becomes noticeable red or has another unusual discolouration

A part or all of the foot becomes much hotter than normal

There is a discharge of any kind from the foot

There is an unusual smell

The feet have open sores or blisters

General feeling of being unwell, with nausea, vomiting and high temperature

General difficulty keeping blood sugar levels under control

Questions?

Contact: LA@scpod.org Christian.pankhurst@nhs.net

@SCP_PodiatryUK@footindiabetes.org

@Chris_Pankhurst@lawrenceambros1