| Summary: | Type 2 diabetes, one of the most important health problems of the 21st century, is the most common type of diabetes mellitus with an incidence of approximately 90%. Vascular problems that develop over time after the diagnosis of type 2 diabetes lead to diabetic foot ulcers. Patients' quality of life deteriorates, limb losses occur, and the burden on the healthcare system increases. The International Diabetic Foot Study Group recommends evaluation of foot plantar pressure changes to prevent foot ulcers. Pedobarographic measurement, which is among the plantar pressure evaluation methods, is increasingly used today because it is non-invasive, allows the foot to be evaluated during walking, has no limitations in repeatability, and is very low cost. In the literature review, no review of the place, importance and measurement techniques of pedobarographic examination in preventing foot ulcers in type 2 diabetic patients could be found. A literature review was conducted through Web Of Science, PubMed, Scopus and Turkey Citation Index and National Academic Network and Information Center research databases. 15 (n= 5722) studies that met the inclusion criteria were included in this review study. In light of this information, awareness can be raised about the regular and widespread use of pedobarographic evaluations in type 2 diabetes patients. By preventing and/or reducing foot ulcers, limb losses, decrease in patient quality of life and economic losses can be prevented.
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