Management of Diabetic Foot Ulcers for the Healthcare Team

Course overview

Patients with diabetes mellitus often face significant health complications because of their illness. Complications include potential retinopathy, kidney disease, and diabetic foot ulcers. To guide treatment decisions, care team members must assess and categorize diabetic ulcers effectively. They should also be familiar with local care strategies, including wound debridement, offloading techniques, and proper wound dressing application to promote optimal healing. In this continuing education activity, participants will learn about factors that place diabetic patients at risk of developing foot ulcers. Best practices for evaluating these injuries and preventing complications are discussed. This presentation will also cover preventive and treatment strategies in the context of the healthcare team's collaborative care considerations, including educating patients and their caregivers on self-care practices.