Volume : 5, Issue : 7, July - 2016

A STUDY ON THE RISK FACTORS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF DIABETIC FOOT AMONG PATIENTS WITH TYPE 2 DIABETES MELLITUS

Dr. P S Sreejith, Dr. V. S. Kirankumar

Abstract :

<p>&nbsp;Background: The threat of diabetic foot ulcer casts an ominous shadow over the lives of diabetic patients leading to amputations. Management of the diabetic foot requires a thorough knowledge for the major risk factors, meticulous prevention and maintenance. Objective : To find out risk factors which are significant in the development of diabetic foot among diabetics Material and methods. Study design: Case-Control study. Cases: Diabetic patients aged above 40 years having foot ulcers. Control: Diabetic patients aged above 40 who are not having foot ulcers. Study Setting: Patients attending OP &amp; IP in SUT Academy Of Medical Sciences. Study Population:150 diabetic patients. Study Period: September to December 2013.Method of study: Data collected by questionnaire. Study variables were age, education, early age at onset of diabetes, duration of diabetes mellitus, control of blood sugar, neuropathy, peripheral vascular disease, poor foot care. Procedure: Interview using close ended questionnaire and then examined clinically. Data analysis using chi square and odds ratio Results: For uncontrolled blood sugar, early age at onset of diabetes, neuropathy, peripheral vascular diseases and poor foot care, odds ratio was 3.87; 5.15; 17.4; 5.5; and 15.4 respectively. Conclusion. Risk factors such as uncontrolled blood sugar, early age at onset of diabetes, neuropathy, peripheral vascular diseases, and poor foot care are significantly associated with diabetic foot.</p>