Table 2.

Essential features of history

Past history

ulceration amputation Charcot joint vascular surgery angioplasty cigarette smoking

Neuropathic symptoms

positive (e.g., burning or shooting pain, electrical or sharp sensations, etc.) negative (e.g., numbness, feet feel dead)

Vascular symptoms

claudication rest pain nonhealing ulcer

Other diabetes complications

renal (dialysis, transplant) retinal (visual impairment)