Foot Ulcers and Risk Factors Among Diabetic Patients.
Journal Title: International Journal of Medical Science and Innovative Research (IJMSIR) - Year 2019, Vol 4, Issue 4
Abstract
Introduction: Diabetes Mellitus (DM) is one of the most widespread non communicable diseases across the world. Two types of complications are encountered usually with DM: microvascular and macrovascular. Material and Method: Hospital based prospective study. 100 patients reporting to the General Surgery dept. within study duration and eligible as per inclusion criteria will be included in the study. Results: 62.0% patients were having peripheral neuropathy, 67% were having >10 years of diabetes, 46% were having peripheral arterial disease, 41% were having history of prior ulceration, 32% patients were having diabetic Charcot joint & 29% were having uncontrolled hyperglycemia. Conclusion: Diabetes Mellitus is a lifelong disease and diabetic foot complications can be life threatening, physically incapacitating, costly to treat and result in extensive morbidity.
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Prabhu Dayal
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