-A 50-year-old man with a 20-year history of type
2 diabetes mellitus has had sensory neuropathy for 2 weeks.
Pulses are decreased at the ankle. There is no peripheral edema. His serum
glucose levels have been between 150 mg/dL and 200 mg/dL over the past 6months. Which of the following is the most effective measure to prevent
serious foot infections?
A) Use of support hose
B) Use of well-fitted shoes
C) Prophylactic antibiotics
D) Daily aspirin and dipyridamole
E) Decrease in serum glucose level
Im stuck between B and E
Yet ,the question says whats the MOSt effective measure to prevent serious foot infections
since he already has sensory neuropathy im assuming it'd be better to provide the pt with well fitting shoes..?
but control of his blood glucose levels seems correct as welll..
*confused*
-thanks
2 diabetes mellitus has had sensory neuropathy for 2 weeks.
Pulses are decreased at the ankle. There is no peripheral edema. His serum
glucose levels have been between 150 mg/dL and 200 mg/dL over the past 6months. Which of the following is the most effective measure to prevent
serious foot infections?
A) Use of support hose
B) Use of well-fitted shoes
C) Prophylactic antibiotics
D) Daily aspirin and dipyridamole
E) Decrease in serum glucose level
Im stuck between B and E
Yet ,the question says whats the MOSt effective measure to prevent serious foot infections
since he already has sensory neuropathy im assuming it'd be better to provide the pt with well fitting shoes..?
but control of his blood glucose levels seems correct as welll..
*confused*
-thanks