Unilateral remote temperature monitoring to predict future ulceration for the diabetic foot in remission.

Lawrence A LaveryBrian J PetersenDavid R LindersJonathan D BloomGary M RothenbergDavid G Armstrong

Published in: BMJ open diabetes research & care (2019)

Given the high incidence of subsequent diabetic foot complications to the sound foot in patients with a history of proximal LEA and patients being treated for a wound, practice of daily temperature monitoring of a single foot has the potential to significantly improve outcomes and reduce resource utilization in this challenging high-risk population.

Keyphrases

newly diagnosed
end stage renal disease
risk factors
ejection fraction
healthcare
prognostic factors
physical activity
metabolic syndrome
patient reported outcomes
current status
adipose tissue
insulin resistance
ulcerative colitis
wound healing
patient reported