The Complexity of Diabetic Foot Management: From Common Care to Best Practice. The Italian Expert Opinion by Delphi Survey

Diabetic foot is a major public health issue, driven by diabetes complications (neuropathy, peripheral vascular disease, foot deformity, and abnormal leucocyte function), which may lead to leg amputation, thus resulting in severe disability, reduced quality of life, and high health costs. The prevention of diabetes complications and the early detection and proper management of diabetic foot wounds are the milestones to avoid major amputations....