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Every health article should be published with its intended audience, emergency warnings, evidence type, sources and last review details. Experimental approaches or those supported by limited evidence should not be presented as standard treatment.
Core guidelines
IWGDF 2023
Includes separate guideline sections on prevention, classification, infection, peripheral artery disease, offloading, wound healing and Charcot neuro-osteoarthropathy.
ADA Standards of Care in Diabetes — 2026
Contains current standards for annual comprehensive foot assessment in people with diabetes, more frequent checks for those at risk, daily care education and specialist referral.
IWGDF / IDSA Infection Guideline — 2023
Provides evidence-based recommendations for clinical decisions in diagnosing and treating diabetes-related foot infections.
NICE NG19
Contains patient- and professional-focused recommendations for prevention, risk classification, referral and management of diabetic foot problems.
Sources are provided for general information. Guideline recommendations should be considered alongside the patient's clinical condition, coexisting illnesses and physician's assessment.
