Podiatric-specific characteristics were determined in 53 Māori with diabetes recruited from two Māori PHOs. They had a mean disease duration of 12 years, mean HbA1c of 8.3% and displayed risk factors for diabetes related complications, including hypertension in 49% of participants. Podiatry assessment showed no evidence of microvascular or macrovascular complications, however 53% presented with pre-ulcerative lesions and 8% presented with current pedal ulceration. More than 85% had good foot-care knowledge, but 60% were classified with a foot risk status that required regular podiatric management and screening.
