Biochemical Profile in Diabetic Foot Ulcer Patients – A Descriptive Study from Kerala
Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences (IOSR-JDMS) - Year 2017, Vol 16, Issue 1
Abstract
Introduction: Diabetes and its complications pose a major threat to the public health throughout the world. Diabetic foot ulcer is one of the common causes of hospital admissions among diabetics in India. This study was aimed at creating a database on epidemiology and biochemical profile of diabetic foot ulcer patients attending a tertiary care hospital in Kerala. Materials and Methods: A descriptive study was conducted among 32 diabetic foot ulcer patients and various epidemiological data were collected using proforma. Biochemical parameters such as HbA1c, total cholesterol, triglycerides, low density lipoproteins, high density lipoproteins, blood urea and serum creatinine were estimated within 24 hours of hospital admission. Results: Mean age of the study population was 51 years with 65.6% being males. Among 32 patients, 59.4% had diabetic retinopathy changes. History of hypertension was noted in 37.5% of the study subjects. The prevalence of peripheral vascular disease and ischemic heart disease in this study subjects were 21.9% and 12.5% respectively. Mean value of HbA1C,Blood urea, Serum creatinine, total cholesterol, High Density Lipoprotein (HDL), Low Density Lipoprotein (LDL) and triglycerides (TGs) were 8.24g% (Standard Deviation SD-1.6), 82mg/dl (5.98), 1.62mg/dl (1.08), 225mg/dl (55.6), 62.25mg/dl (14.9), 128.14mg/dl (52.2) and 173.22mg/dl (59) respectively. Conclusion: Patients at risk for diabetic foot diseases must be educated about the risk factors and the importance of foot care to reduce the disease burden especially in developing countries like India.
Authors and Affiliations
Dr. Shibu T S, Dr. Smitha K S, Dr. Gilsa E S, Dr. Ajith V L
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