[Detection and prevention of foot at risk in diabetic patient]

The foot of the diabetic patient is exposed to develop potentially serious trophic disorders that can lead to amputation. This risk is favoured by the conjunction of neurological, arterial and infectious complications. The frequency of these complications is very high. This makes the early detection of patients with podological risk, of crucial importance. Prevention in these particularly exposed patients should be carried on through education and a specialized follow-up