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Learning Community: Diabetes Complications: Part 1- Foot Care and Neuropathy
Updated: 05/06/25
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April 25, 2025
In April 2025, the learning community webinar featured Brian Schmidt, MD, Clinical Associate Professor of Internal Medicine, Medical School - MM Metabolism, Endo & Diabetes and Lynn Ang, MD, Clinical Associate Professor of Internal Medicine and Program Director, Hospital Intensive Insulin Program, Endocrinology and Di - MM Metabolism, Endo & Diabetes.
The meeting covered various aspects of diabetic foot care and neuropathy, including the prevalence and management of diabetic foot ulcers, the importance of annual foot exams, and the classification of diabetic foot infections. Discussions also focused on therapeutic shoes for diabetic patients, the pathogenesis and management of diabetic neuropathy, and the use of FDA-approved medications and supplements for pain relief. The presenters emphasized the significance of early intervention, proper documentation, and patient-centered approaches in managing diabetic foot complications and neuropathy.
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