A 65-year-old man with long-standing type 2 diabetes has diminished vibration sense and loss of protective sensation in both feet. According to Canadi...

Question

A 65-year-old man with long-standing type 2 diabetes has diminished vibration sense and loss of protective sensation in both feet. According to Canadian diabetic foot care guidelines, what is the most appropriate preventive intervention?

Accepted Answer

Regular foot inspection, patient education, appropriate footwear and referral to foot care services if needed

Answer

Advise barefoot walking to toughen skin

Answer

Annual foot examination only

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Prophylactic systemic antibiotics

Answer

No action is required unless ulcers appear

ca-mccqe1 MCQ (SBA): Diabetic peripheral neuropathy and foot care

A 65-year-old man with long-standing type 2 diabetes has diminished vibration sense and loss of protective sensation in both feet. According to Canadian diabetic foot care guidelines, what is the most appropriate preventive intervention?