Reducing activity vs advice for hot spots on diabetic feet
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This study tests whether reducing your daily walking for a short time is better than just getting advice when a warm spot on your foot signals a risk of a diabetes foot sore. It aims to help people with diabetes avoid foot ulcers by catching early warning signs and adjusting activity.
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Who can take part
- You must be 18 or older and have diabetes (type 1 or type 2).
- You must have reduced feeling in your feet, checked with a standard monofilament test.
- You must have had a foot ulcer or a lower-leg amputation in the past, and any old wound must be fully healed for at least 4 weeks.
- You must have a 'hot spot' on the bottom of your foot that is consistently warmer than the same spot on the other foot by more than 2.2°C for two days in a row.
- Your foot must be free of any open wound, blister, or infection, and you must be able to walk around in the community.
- You must be able to take your foot temperature at home every day, and have a device (like a smartwatch or phone) that records your daily steps.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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