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01-12-2015 | Meeting abstract
Skin conditions in diabetes mellitus: a clinical practice based panel
Authors:
Luis Clemente Rolim, Marco Andrey Cipiani Frade, Maria Regina Calsonari, Samanta Nunes, Helena Schmid, Geisa Macedo, Miguel Nasser Hissa, Karla Freire Rezende, Luiz Fernando Andrade Feijó, Tania Barreto
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Diabetology & Metabolic Syndrome
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Special Issue 1/2015
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Excerpt
Dermatologic conditions, such as dry skin and callus, are very frequent in patients with diabetes mellitus (DM) and, in fact, increase the risk of important outcomes, as skin lesions, ulcerations, and diabetic foot. Patient, nurse, and physician education are essential steps to prevent and better understand DM patient flow regarding skin conditions and its possible outcomes. …