National Health Service Increases Funding for Diabetic Foot Programs Related to Podiatry

Children with diabetes in certain areas of the United Kingdom will be getting extra financial support.

The National Health Service has recognized the critical nature of funding diabetic programs for children. His most recent funding will help to pay for pediatric diabetic nurses as well as psychological support for children with type 1 diabetes. It is known that type 1 diabetes in children is linked with high levels of depression as well as eating disorders.

In addition to counselors who specialize in diabetes related to children and pregnancy, extra podiatrists have been added as well. For many years podiatrists in the United Kingdom have been recognized as critically important to preventing complications lead amputation. They have recognized that intensive monitoring by foot and ankle specialists, particularly podiatry, lead to early interventions and help to provide rapid treatment for diabetic foot ulcerations and open sores that can lead to amputation.

It has long been known that open sores in diabetic patients can rapidly become infected and lead to gangrene. Is also known that bone infections known as osteomyelitis are typically preceded by diabetic foot ulcers.

The hope of the additional funding is that diabetic patients will taking off of waiting lists and will be able to be evaluated sooner.

In addition to funding for type 1 diabetic patients, there’s a great need to assist with those with type 2 diabetes. Type 2 diabetes is becoming increasingly common. This rising type 2 diabetes, directly correlates with the increase in obesity within any given population.

At present, approximately 10% of the entire National Health Service annual budget is spent on treating diabetic foot ulcers, open sores on the feet, diabetic foot infections, and other diabetic foot complications.

Is well known that by having patient work closely with their primary care doctors and podiatrists, it is easier to keep diabetes under control and prevent diabetic foot amputations. It is also important to make sure that they podiatrist is closely involved one of diabetic patient begins a new program of exercise to help control the persons blood sugar.

Diabetes is not have to lead to amputation. With good blood sugar control, proper diet and exercise, diabetic patients can hope to lead a healthy and active life.



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