Figures & data
Fig. 1 The clinical states leading to limb loss among patients with diabetes mellitus and the risk factors that influence the transition between these states. DFU=diabetic foot ulcer.
Table 1 A comparison of the burden of disease, detection, and management of colorectal cancer and diabetes-associated limb loss
Fig. 2 The estimated annual direct costs of diabetic limb complications in comparison to the annual direct costs of the five most costly cancers in the United States.
Fig. 3 The overlapping relationship of risk factors associated with non-traumatic limb loss in the United States. Estimates of total affected US population, US prevalence and annual incidence rates are shown.
Fig. 4 Schematic diagram demonstrating (A) an example of a disordered, ad hoc pattern of patient referral and communication in among coalition of relevant specialty providers; and (B) an example of more structured patient referral and communication in a multidisciplinary care team.
Table 2 Components of diabetic foot care and respective objectives