A podiatrist in New York has developed the P-E-T guidelines, a new way for patients to check whether their feet are at risk of diabetic foot ulceration.

Dr Alan Berman of Somers Orthopaedic Surgery has released his new P-E-T guidelines for diabetic patients to protect and examine their feet as well as tell their doctor if signs of diabetic foot ulceration are present. The process is easy, effective and helps to prevent future problems.

'Our P-E-T guidelines give the patient three primary things to remember in caring for their feet,' said Dr Berman. 'PROTECT your feet, EXAMINE them daily, and TELL your doctor immediately if you detect any irregularity. These steps will help prevent the serious consequences of diabetes-related foot problems.'

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