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Questions to Ask Your Doctor about Diabetic Foot Ulcers
- What is the cause of my diabetic foot ulcer?
- Is my foot ulcer classified as "neuropathic", "ischemic", or "neuro-ischemic"?
- Is there any evidence of infection?
- What is the goal of treatment?
- What is the treatment plan?
- What types of "off-loading" strategies do you recommend?
- What can be done to prevent recurrence of my foot ulcer?
- What other types of specialists should be involved in my care?
- What can I do to take better care of my feet (good foot-hygiene practices)?
- What resources are available for education and support?
