University of Texas risk category | University of Texas risk definition | National Evidence Based Guidelines risk status | National Evidence Based Guidelines frequency of foot examination |
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0 | No Neuropathy | “low risk”- people with no risk factors and no previous history of foot ulcer/amputation | Annually |
1 | Neuropathy, no deformity | “intermediate risk”- people with one risk factor (neuropathy, peripheral arterial disease or foot deformity) and no previous history of foot ulcer/amputation | Every 3 - 6 months |
2 | Neuropathy with deformity | “high risk” - people with two or more risk factors (neuropathy, peripheral arterial disease or foot deformity) and/or a previous history of foot ulcer/amputation | Every 3 - 6 months |
3 | History of pathology | ||
4a | Neuropathic wound | ||
4b | Acute Charcot’s joint | ||
5 | Infected diabetic foot | ||
6 | Ischaemic limb |