Assessment of cases of diabetic foot ulcers

Background: Diabetes prevalence is increasing in developing and developed countries all over the world. The present study was conducted toassess cases of diabetic foot ulcers. Materials & Methods: 60 cases of diabetic foot ulcers of both genders were enrolled. Parameters such ascomplete blood counts, fasting and postprandial blood sugar levels, ESR, ECG were also done. Patients with diabetic ulcer foot were treated with,debridement, split skin grafting, and amputation. Results: Out of 60, males were 32 and females were 28. Common risk factors were trauma in45, infection in 51 and uncontrolled DM in 56. Associated diseases were diabetes mellitus in 60, hypertension in 42, diabetic neuropathy in 34,family history of DM in 36. Presentation was cellulitis in 26, gangrene in 14 and ulcer in 20 cases. The difference was significant (P< 0.05).Conclusion: Common risk factors were trauma, infection and uncontrolled DM. Presentation was cellulitis, gangrene and ulcer