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Websites
A life story of a diabetic amputee and how diabetic foot problems develop and eventually lead to amputation.
http://www.geocities.com/aapeal
Describes peripheral neuropathy, charcot foot, microvascular disease, and treatment. Contains a case study with photos.
http://medicaledu.com/diabetic.htm
Contains an introduction, risks, prevention, treatment, and tips.
http://www.lifeclinic.com/focus/diabetes/foot_main.asp
Advice to help diabetics care for the special needs of their feet.
http://www.topaz47.freeserve.co.uk/dleaf14.htm
Provides patient education on wound care, footwear, and orthosis. Includes photographs.
http://www.diabetic-feet.com
Information on the diabetic foot for health professionals and people with diabetes.
http://www.diabetic-foot.com.au/
Collaboration site with information for patients and professionals.
http://www.diabetic-foot.net/index.htm
Amputation prevention resources by Eli Lilly and Company.
http://www.diabetesresource.com/
Podiatry organization with information and links on diabetic foot care.
http://www.sdsp.org.uk/Index.htm
Information on care of the foot in those with diabetes.
http://www.epodiatry.com/diabetic-foot.htm
Contains an overview on the causes, symptoms, when to seek medical care, exams, tests, and treatment.
http://www.emedicinehealth.com/articles/18002-1.asp
Caring for diabetic feet from American Podiatric Medical Association.
http://www.apma.org/topics/Diabetes.htm
Covers neuropathic and vascular ulcers, infection, charcot's arthropathy, and neuropathy.
http://www.diabetes.usyd.edu.au/foot/Main.html
Lecture notes for Podiatry students.
http://www.latrobe.edu.au/podiat...resources/diabetes_lecture_4.htm
Online tutorial for those with diabetes.
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlinepl...s/diabetesfootcare/htm/index.htm
Information about the journal, including tables of contents.
http://www.sbcommunicationsgroup...thediabeticfoot/issues/index.htm
Discusses this treatment using green bottle fly (Lucilia sericata) to debride selectively any sloughy tissue without attacking healthy granulation. Contains photographs.
http://www.worldwidewounds.com/2...arval-Therapy-Diabetic-Foot.html