DiaSHOE: How to improve the knowledge and skills on Diabetic Foot Control?

DiaSHOE: How to improve the knowledge and skills on Diabetic Foot Control?

Diabetes represents a global disease that preoccupies millions of individuals worldwide. Just in Europe,
there are about 60 million people suffering from diabetes, which is strikingly around 8% of the
European population. Many patients struggling with the condition also risk developing various
complications. A very common one is the so-called Diabetic Foot Syndrome (DFS), which is closely
linked to the use of inappropriate footwear. Therefore, it is important that the relevant implicated
stakeholders, such as footwear designers and technicians, shop assistants, healthcare workers,
caregivers, patients and their families have the necessary knowledge and skills to produce appropriate
footwear, advice and assist diabetic patients.

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