Silent progression of peripheral arterial disease and diabetic peripheral neuropathy in individuals with type 2 diabetes often goes unnoticed until advanced complications emerge. This podcast highlights the critical role of podiatrists in early detection, collaborative communication, and timely referral to primary care, helping prevent ulceration, ischemia, and avoidable limb loss. ##References## American Diabetes Association. Standards of Medical Care in Diabetes – 2024. Diabetes Care. 2024;47(Supplement 1). American Diabetes Association and International Working Group on the Diabetic Foot. Joint guidance on the prevention and management of diabetic foot complications.
Diabetes Care. 2023. International Working Group on the Diabetic Foot (IWGDF). IWGDF Practical Guidelines on the Prevention and Management of Diabetic Foot Disease. 2023. Hinchliffe R. et al. Guidelines on diagnosis,…