Diabetes Mellitus is a devastating metabolic disorder affecting 415 million people worldwide. This number is expected to rise to 642 million by 2040. |
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Diabetes is the main cause of lower limb amputation in developed countries. In England (2019)alone there are around 185 amputations a week at a cost of £1.2 billion a year. In 80% of cases, these amputations are preceded by a foot ulcer. One of the main contributing factors for a diabetic foot ulcer is peripheral neuropathy where nerve damage means the patient loses protective sensation in the foot. Clinically, one of the most reliable ways to assess a patients' loss of protective sensation is to use a 10-g Monofilament. This is reflected in NICE Guideline NG19 (Aug 2016) and in Scotland, SIGN 116 (Sept 2013). In both documents the correct use of a 10-g monofilament is described and recommended. This site showcases the 10-g Retractable Monofilament, evidence for its |