DIABETIC FOOT CARE IN FAMILY PRACTICE

One of the major leading cause of mortality is Diabetes Mellitus (DM) foot complication is many developed and developing countries. Diabetes Mellitus is a complex disease, and foot ulceration is one of the most common complications. Due to poor foot care knowledge and practices, it poses important risk factors for foot problems among people with diabetes. The aim of Work: The study aimed to assess the knowledge and practices regarding foot care and management on a daily basis in patients with diabetes mellitus Methodology: We conducted this review using a comprehensive search of MEDLINE, PubMed, and EMBASE, January 1985, through February 2017. The following search terms were used: knowledge and practice, diabetic foot care, foot care measures, diabetic foot ulcer Conclusion: Good knowledge and practice regarding foot care will reduce the risk of diabetic foot complications and ultimately amputation. There is no significant association between patient’s demography with direct knowledge and practice of foot care. Educational programs focusing on awareness of diabetic foot care must directly involve the community, and thereupon to lessen the incidence of diabetic foot complications. It should be done in primary care up to tertiary care centers as a multidisciplinary effort. Keywords: Knowledge and practice, diabetic foot care, foot care measures