Table 3.

Diabetes and COVID-19: threats to the management of diabetic foot disease.

• Suspension of all routine lab tests, e.g., CRP, FBC, U&Es

• Suspension of all routine investigations, e.g., X-rays, MRI, and other imaging tests

• Suspension of routine non-invasive vascular laboratory tests

• Suspension of all non-emergency surgery including bypass (PAD and CAD) and minor amputations

Legend: CRP = c-reactive protein. FPC = full blood count. U&Es = urea and electrolytes. MRI = magnetic resonance imaging. PAD = peripheral arterial disease. CAD = coronary artery disease.