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  • Amputation, Surgical
  • Diabetic Foot
  • Hammer Toe Syndrome
  • Peripheral Arterial Disease

Diabetic Foot Care

Proper diabetic foot care is a structured clinical process essential for limb preservation in patients with diabetes. Diabetic neuropathy, microvascular disease, and biomechanical or anatomical abnormalities increase the risk of ulceration, infection, and amputation. Neuropathic changes reduce protective sensation. Microvascular compromise impairs tissue perfusion. Musculoskeletal deformities such as hammertoes, claw toes, and ankle equinus elevate plantar pressures. Collectively, these factors contribute to tissue breakdown in the diabetic foot. Proper care includes a comprehensive dermatological, vascular, neurological, and musculoskeletal assessment; early detection and treatment of preulcerative lesions; protective and offloading footwear; and patient and family education. Care is indicated for all patients with diabetes, particularly those with previous ulceration, deformities, or peripheral arterial disease. Inadequate management substantially increases the risk of ulceration, infection, and limb loss. Interprofessional collaboration ensures comprehensive monitoring, education, and timely intervention for high-risk patients. This activity for healthcare professionals is designed to advance learners’ proficiency in evaluating the diabetic foot, recognizing risk factors, and applying preventive strategies. Participants will gain deeper insights into identifying high-risk patients, assessing musculoskeletal, vascular, and dermatological changes, and implementing effective preventive and therapeutic interventions. Mastery of these competencies will enable clinicians to coordinate care effectively with interprofessional teams, ensuring early detection, prevention, and management of diabetic foot complications.

Credit & MOC Details

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Credit types

AAPA Category 1 Credit™Up to 1.5 creditsAMA PRA Category 1 Credit™Up to 1.5 creditsNursingUp to 1.5 creditsPharmacyUp to 1.5 credits

MOC types

ABS — Accredited CMEUp to 1.5 pointsABOS — Accredited CMEUp to 1.5 pointsABPATH — Lifelong LearningUp to 1.5 pointsABPMR — Accredited CMEUp to 1.5 pointsABTS — Accredited CMEUp to 1.5 pointsABIM — Medical KnowledgeUp to 1.5 pointsABS — Self-AssessmentUp to 1.5 pointsABP — Lifelong Learning and Self-AssessmentUp to 1.5 pointsABPMR — Self-AssessmentUp to 1.5 pointsABTS — Self-AssessmentUp to 1.5 points

FDA REMS

No

Qualifies for MIPS

No

Target Specialties

Cross-Specialty

Relevant across 10 specialties.

Pricing

Fee varies

This provider typically $49–98

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  • Article / monograph / reference
  • Credit · Up to 1.5 credits
  • MOC · Up to 1.5 points
  • Fee varies · this provider typically $49–98
  • Released
    Sep 1, 2026
  • Last day to claim credit
    Sep 1, 2029 3 years left

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