The psychological impact of living

4. Lecturer in Podiatric Medicine, Discipline of Podiatric Medicine and the Alliance for Research and Innovation in Wounds, National University of Ireland Galway, Galway, Ireland. ABSTRACT Background Living with diabetic foot ulceration (DFU) can have a significant impact on a person’s physical and psychological health. Clinicians involved in the treatment of DFU patients should possess sufficient knowledge and understanding of the total impact of living with a DFU, including an awareness of an individual’s wellbeing.