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About Foot Complications

Diabetes related foot complications can be reduced with an interdisciplinary team approach, good blood glucose control and healthy self-care practices.

Prevention and management of foot complications include:

• Annual inspection of the feet
• Identification of risks
• Education of people with diabetes and healthcare providers
• Appropriate footwear
• Rapid treatment of all foot problems

What's new on the website?

- See the February 09 newsletter in the Newsletter section

-  See the Best Practices section for information about a team approach

   developed in the Cypress Hills Health Region.

-  See the resources available from Regina Qu'Appelle Health Region's

   Telehealth to help you implement your Foot Care Program - see

   Resources and Tools

- See the NEW Question and Answer Page - if you have a question you  

   would like answered, email

   dona.dixon@saskatoonhealthregion.ca OR

   judi.whiting@saskatoonhealthregion.ca