ACE Clinical Guidances (ACGs)

ACE Clinical Guidances (ACGs)

ACGs* provide concise, evidence-based recommendations to inform specific areas of clinical practice and serve as a common starting point nationally for clinical decision-making. ACGs are underpinned by a wide array of considerations contextualised to Singapore, based on best available evidence at the time of development. Each ACG is developed in collaboration with a multidisciplinary group of local experts representing relevant specialties and practice settings. ACGs are not exhaustive of the subject matter and do not replace clinical judgement. 

Registered doctors and pharmacists may claim 1 Continuing Medical Education (CME)/Continuing Professional Education (CPE) point under category 3A for reading each ACG.

*previously known as Appropriate Care Guides
Published on 06 Jun 2019
Last Updated on 06 Jun 2019
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This Appropriate Care Guide (ACG) highlights practical information on performing foot assessment in people with diabetes mellitus and guides healthcare professionals in identifying and managing risk of diabetic foot ulcers (DFU) in their patients.

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Registered doctors and pharmacists may claim 1 Continuing Medical Education (CME)/Continuing Professional Education (CPE) point under category 3A for reading each ACG.


Key Messages
1. Reduce risk of diabetic foot ulcers through regular foot assessment.
2. Perform foot assessment in people with diabetes at least once a year. Check feet more frequently for those at a higher risk of diabetic foot ulcers.
3. Regularly educate people with diabetes on good foot care and appropriate footwear.

Foot assessment in people with diabetes mellitus (June 2019)

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