A. The health care promotion activity will be to thoroughly educate patients with diabetes about the importance of foot care, and the role of the control of diabetes in this important aspect of the care and management of diabetes. The only way to maintain healthy feet in patients with diabetes is to thoroughly educate them in why it is important to take care of their feet, and to educate them about the problems they can encounter and the treatment that is available for these problems (Haspel). Problems in the feet of patients with diabetes need to be detected early and treated appropriately or they may become gangrenous and lead to amputation of the toes or feet. Many treatments are available and there are many products on the market which can assist patients with diabetes in the care of their feet, and they need to be brought to the attention of such patients. Only with thorough, ongoing education and attention can patients with diabetes avoid devastating problems with their feet.
B. The current guidelines from the National Collaborating
Center for Primary Care clinical guidelines for Type 2 diabetes and the National Institute for Clinical Excellence (NICE) 2003 technology appraisal of patient education models for diabetes state that effective care involves a partnership between patients and professionals, and all decision making should be shared (Clinical). They also define the following guidelines for care of patients with diabetes. The role of carers of people with diabetes who provide care and receive information to allow them to fulfill this role should discuss this role with the person with diabetes, and any decisions about this should be those of the person with diabetes. Healthcare professionals and other personnel involved in the assessment of diabetic foot care should receive adequate training, and arrange recall and annual review as part of ongoing care. As part of the annual review, trained personnel should e...