Foot ulcers are a common complication of diabetes. They are often caused by a combination of factors such as nerve damage, poor circulation, high blood sugar and injury to the foot. Complicated ulcers can lead to hospitalisation, amputation and even death. Skin substitutes, such as skin grafts and tissue replacements, can be used to treat diabetic foot ulcers. These treatments involve taking skin from the patient, another person or from anaimals, or using artificial tissue or skin to treat the wound. Such treatments are thought to help replace lost or damaged skin, promote wound healing, improve appearance and restore function; however, their benefits and harms remain unclear. 

I am looking for a consumer who would be willing to peer review this Cochrane Review, "Skin grafting and tissue replacement for treating foot ulcers in people with diabetes". Would you be interested in helping us with this article?

Cochrane considers a consumer to be a person with experience of the condition (in this case someone who has diabetes and has developed a foot ulcer), either as a patient or as a carer/family member of a patient. From a consumer perspective, we are interested in the language of the review, especially the language used in the Plain Language Summary, is accessible and if it feels relevant for those with a diabetic foot ulcer, such that it will be helpful to patients and carers with healthcare decision making. 

While you are welcome to provide feedback on any aspect of the review, you can focus your attention on the summary sections. Our aim is for this to be a manageable task, that does not overburden consumer reviewers. 

Thank you in advance for considering!