The information in these practical guidelines is aimed at the global community of healthcare professionals involved in the care of persons with diabetes and diabetes-related foot disease. The principles outlined may have to be adapted or modified based on local circumstances, taking into account regional differences in the socio-economic situation, accessibility to…
International Working Group on the Diabetic Foot (IWGDF) Guidelines on the prevention of foot ulcers in persons with diabetes IWGDF 2023 update
This is the 2023 International Working Group on the Diabetic Foot (IWGDF) guideline on the prevention of foot ulcers in persons with diabetes, which updates the 2019 guideline. This guideline is targeted at clinicians and other healthcare professionals.
Details
Publisher Name:
International Working Group on the Diabetic Foot (IWGDF)
Publisher Website:
https://iwgdfguidelines.org/
Publication Year:
2023
Languages:
English
Categories:
Clinical practice guideline, Guide
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