Abstract:Diabetes mellitus is a lifelong condition which is one of the leading causes of death in the world. Approximately 15% of patients with diabetes mellitus will suffer from diabetic foot ulcers. The incidence of lower extremity amputation associated with diabetic foot ulcers was significantly inversely correlated with the provision of foot care services. The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between foot care and the occurrence of foot ulcers in patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus based o… Show more
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