A clinical study and the national service framework for diabetes.

Clinical assessment and management for anyone who has diabetes may be influenced by the development of the National Service Framework (NSF) for Diabetes. Through a case study, this article explains how the NSF for Diabetes and other recent NHS documentation has influenced our approach to managing a type 2 diabetic patient whose feet are categorised as 'high risk'. Some of the potential shortfalls of the NSF for Diabetes are also discussed in this context.