Question

A 60-year-old man with long-standing type 2 diabetes and peripheral neuropathy presents with a plantar ulcer under the first metatarsal head. According to Diabetes Canada, how often should a comprehensive foot examination be performed in people with diabetes?

Accepted Answer

Annually, or more frequently in high-risk patients

Answer

Only at diagnosis

Answer

Every 5 years

Answer

Only when symptoms develop

Answer

Only in those on insulin

Practice question

A 60-year-old man with long-standing type 2 diabetes and peripheral neuropathy presents with a plantar ulcer under the first metatarsal head. According to Diabetes Canada, how often should a comprehensive foot examination be performed in people with diabetes?