Hunting diabetics by foot

Ae, Helfand

doi:10.7547/87507315-64-6-399

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“…In the present study, 39.8% patients had pain in the foot as one of the symptoms similar to Helfand [9] (40.6%). Harris et al [10] reported numbness as the most common symptom (28.2%) as compared to pain in the foot (26.8%) similar to the present study.…”

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Evaluation of foot problems among diabetics in rural population

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Introduction Diabetes is the most common metabolic disease encountered by a surgeon. A sound knowledge of symptomatology, clinical signs and etiology can prevent most of the disease burden and complications and thus reduce social burden. The study tells about common foot problems among diabetes and correlates it with the awareness among people. Aim and objectivesThe study aims to obtain an initial and representative data sample to identify the common pedal complications of diabetes mellitus and to provide an initial projection for the development of a podiatric foot health education program within the Hospital-Medical Centre Complex.Materials and methods 500 diabetic patients were examined of whom 52 had diabetic foot lesions. The symptoms, signs and grade of foot lesion were cross studied with duration, type and occupation of patient. Chi square test was performed and a probability value of p <0.05 was considered signifi cant. ConclusionThe prevalence of diabetic foot in a hospital based rural diabetic population was observed to be 10.4%. Foot lesion were common in the age group 41-60 years. The most common symptom was numbness in foot ( 40.6%) and was more common in long duration diabetes, Type II diabetes and outdoor workers. Common foot deformity observed were callosities (54.6%) and Hallux valgus/ varus ( 28%). The least common was Charcot's deformity (3.6% ). Ulceration (23%) and amputation (5.7%) were higher in outdoor workers. Wagner's grade 2 lesions were the most common foot lesion with diabetic foot. The questionare regarding knowledge, awareness and foot care showed. 99.8% did not inspect the feet properly and 74% washed their feet properly.

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“…Callosities was present in 54.6% patients and hallux valgus in 28% patients. Helfand [9] in his study also reported incidence of callosities as high as 46.3% and hallux valgus in 44.7%. In the present study, 15.4% patients had pedal edema whereas Harris et al [10] in their study reported pedal edema in 34.1%.…”

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“…[34][35][36][37][38] Epidemiologic studies have found a point prevalence of distal lower limb neuropathy ranging from 30% to 50% of the diabetic population studied 39 and Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD) is a contributing factor to the development of foot ulcers in up to 50% of cases. 40 Both type 1 and type 2 diabetic patients are similarly affected.…”

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Pattern of diabetic foot - presentation and complications in rural Indian population

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Evaluation of the diabetic foot according to Wagner’s classification in a rural teaching hospital

Akther

Khan

Shahpurkar

et al. 2011

Diabetes & Vascular Disease

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Diabetic foot is a common, preventable complication of diabetes mellitus. This was a prospective study (April 2004 to October 2005) of 55 diabetic foot patients attending surgical out and in-patient departments at a rural hospital in Mahrastra, India. To determine the prevalence of diabetic foot amongst our patients with diabetes and the associated risk factors. All patients underwent medical assessment, including foot examination, those with diabetic foot answered an interviewer-administered questionnaire on foot healthcare practices. Symptoms, examination findings, glycaemic control, duration and classification of diabetes, occupation and smoking habits were cross studied with diabetic foot according to Wagner’s grading. The prevalence of diabetic foot was 11% and 84% of patients were men. The commonest presentation was Wagner’s grade 2 diabetic foot (34.5%) and most patients (69%) worked outside. The majority of patients with Wagner’s grade 2—5 had uncontrolled diabetes. Neuropathic and vasculopathic components were major predictors of diabetic foot. More than half (64.5%) of our patients were ignorant of foot healthcare practices. Patients with diabetes at this rural clinic need to be better informed on how to examine and care for their feet. They would also benefit from measures to help them improve glycaemic control.

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Hunting diabetics by foot

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Evaluation of foot problems among diabetics in rural population

Evaluation of foot problems among diabetics in rural population

Pattern of diabetic foot - presentation and complications in rural Indian population

Evaluation of the diabetic foot according to Wagner’s classification in a rural teaching hospital

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