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Diabetic foot is a long-standing
complication of diabetes
mellitus. It results from the
combination of peripheral
arterial disease and peripheral
neuropathy. This case scenario
illustrates how vitally important
glycaemic control is to minimise
cardiovascular complications.
As vascular surgeons, it is crucial
to include risk factors
modifications in the
management of our patients.
This includes optimising blood
pressure, lipid and glycaemic
control, smoking cessation and
exercise training.
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