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Foot pathology in insulin dependent diabetes

Barnett, S. J.; Shield, J. P.H.; Shield, JPH; Baum, J. D.; Barnett, Sue; Potter, M. J.

Authors

S. J. Barnett

J. P.H. Shield

JPH Shield

J. D. Baum

M. J. Potter



Abstract

Objectives: Foot pathology is a major source of morbidity in adults with diabetes. The aim of this study was to determine if children with insulin dependent diabetes have an increased incidence of foot pathology compared with non-diabetic children. Design: Questionnaire, clinical examination, and biomechanical assessment. Subjects: 67 diabetic children and a comparison group matched for age, sex, and social class. Results-We found significantly more foot pathology in the children with diabetes (52 children) than the comparison group (28 children); with more biomechanical anomalies (58 children with diabetes, 34 comparison group); and a higher incidence of abnormal skin conditions (53 children with diabetes, 27 comparison group). Forty two children with diabetes had received foot health education compared with 27 in the comparison group, but the study revealed ignorance and misconceptions among the diabetic group, and previous contact with a podiatrist was minmal. Conclusions: The survey suggests that children with diabetes have an increased incidence of foot pathology justifying greater input of podiatric care in the hope of preventing later problems.

Citation

Shield, J. P., Barnett, S. J., Baum, J. D., Shield, J., Potter, M. J., & Barnett, S. (1995). Foot pathology in insulin dependent diabetes. Archives of Disease in Childhood, 73(2), 151-153. https://doi.org/10.1136/adc.73.2.151

Journal Article Type Review
Publication Date Jan 1, 1995
Deposit Date Jan 21, 2010
Journal Archives of Disease in Childhood
Print ISSN 0003-9888
Publisher BMJ Publishing Group
Peer Reviewed Peer Reviewed
Volume 73
Issue 2
Pages 151-153
DOI https://doi.org/10.1136/adc.73.2.151
Public URL https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/1106943
Publisher URL http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/adc.73.2.151