HRCH is one of many NHS Trusts taking part in a nationwide research trial aimed at “Reducing the impact of diabetic foot ulcers” (REDUCE), which is managed by the Universities of York and Nottingham.
We are proud to share that Nick Collett and Charlotte Thompson, pictured, are two of our highly specialist Diabetes Podiatrists who have successfully recruited participants for the REDUCE Trial.
The study intervention seeks to:
- reduce re-ulceration risk by modifying associated psychological and behavioural factors, and
- improve ulcer healing in the event of re-ulceration, by encouraging rapid self-referral and effective self-management.
Thank you to our Podiatry team for their continued involvement.
What are diabetic foot ulcers?
A diabetic foot ulcer is an open wound or sore on the skin that's slow to heal. These are common in people with peripheral neuropathy. If you have numb feet, it's easy to cut your foot by stepping on something sharp.
It is estimated that around 10 per cent of people with diabetes develop a foot ulcer at some point. Foot ulcers can affect people with both type 1 and type 2 diabetes.
