SINBAD Score for Diabetic Foot Ulcer
Simple 6-domain diabetic-foot ulcer classification (Ince 2008) — recommended by IWGDF for international comparison. Each domain 0/1; total 0–6.
Score interpretation
→ Community podiatry / diabetic foot clinic; off-loading; glycaemic optimisation. Healing likely within 12 weeks.
→ Multidisciplinary diabetic foot service per NICE NG19. Investigate ischaemia (ABPI, duplex), screen for osteomyelitis (probe-to-bone + X-ray).
→ Urgent MDT; revascularisation pathway; IV antibiotics if infected; consider hospital admission. Counsel re: amputation risk.
Interpretation bands for the SINBAD. Apply clinical judgement and local guidance.
References
Related
Curated clinical cross-links plus same-class fallbacks.
- Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) · JBDS 2013 / Joint British Diabetes Societies; NICE NG17
- Adult Hypoglycaemia (Treated Diabetes) · JBDS-IP (2023): Hospital Management of Hypoglycaemia
- Adrenal Crisis · Society for Endocrinology Emergency Guidance (2024)
- Type 2 Diabetes Management · NICE NG28 2022
- Hyperthyroidism Management · BTA / ETA 2018
- Adrenal Insufficiency · Society of Endocrinology / ESE 2016
Decision support only — verify against a current formulary, NICE, or your local guideline before clinical use.