April marks the observance of Foot Health Awareness Month 2025, a dedicated time to emphasize the critical role of foot health in overall well-being. The month is intended to educate the public on the significance of proper foot care, advocate for the adoption of healthy practices, and encourage individuals to seek professional consultation when necessary. This observance underscores the fact that maintaining foot health is fundamental to physical health and mobility.
In recognition of Foot Health Awareness Month, this edition of the Guidelines Rundown will focus on foot-related clinical guidelines published over the past 13 years. These guidelines, developed by leading professional societies, offer crucial evidence-based recommendations for managing conditions such as diabetic foot disease, plantar fasciitis, and other common foot ailments. In this article, we will review key guidelines that support clinical decision-making and enhance the quality of care for patients with foot health concerns.
Podiatry Guidelines From 2012-2025
- Diabetes Standards of Care 2025
- American Diabetes Association (ADA)
- Publication: December 09, 2024
- Diagnosis and Treatment of Diabetes-related Foot Infections
- Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA) & International Working Group on the Diabetic Foot (IWGDF)
- Publication: October 01, 2023
- Management of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
- Veterans Health Administration/Department of Defense (VA/DoD)
- Publication: June 01, 2023
- Prevention and Management of Diabetic Foot Disease
- International Working Group on the Diabetic Foot (IWGDF)
- Publication: May 13, 2023
- Developing a Diabetes Mellitus Comprehensive Care Plan 2022 Update
- American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists (AACE)
- Publication: September 27, 2022
- Nutrition Interventions in Adults with Diabetic Foot Ulcers
- Consensus and Physician Experts (CPE) & American Limb Preservation Society (ALPS)
- Publication: October 20, 2021
- Treatment of Diabetes in Older Adults
- Endocrine Society (ES)
- Publication: March 23, 2019
- Management of Diabetic Foot
- American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA) & Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS)
- Publication: February 01, 2016
- Use of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy in the Treatment of Diabetic Foot Ulcers
- Undersea and Hyperbaric Medical Society (UHMS)
- Publication: May 01, 2015
- Heel Pain—Plantar Fasciitis
- American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)
- Publication: October 31, 2014
- Diagnosis and Treatment of Diabetic Foot Infections
- Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA)
- Publication: June 15, 2012
Thank you for reviewing the current foot-related guidelines. If there are any guidelines that we may have overlooked, please feel free to inform us. Additionally, we welcome suggestions for future topics to cover in our Guidelines Rundown Series. We look forward to hearing from you and don't forget to sign up for alerts and stay informed on the latest published guidelines and articles.
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