A descriptive study to assess the knowledge, attitude, and practice related to diabetic foot care among Diabetic Patient in Rural Area.
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Diabetes Mellitus, Diabetic foot care,Abstract
BACKGROUND: Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a chronic disease Diabetes mellitus is a condition that over time harms the body's organs, blood vessels, and nerves. Neuropathy is the most common complication of diabetes mellitus. In developing countries like India, diabetic foot complications cause high morbidity and mortality rates. An estimated 50% of non-traumatic amputations are performed among people with diabetes. Inappropriate footwear and improper foot care are the major contributors to problems in patients with high-risk foot.
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Andrew J.M. Boulton, MD, FRCP; Rayaz A. Malik, MB, PHD; Joseph C. Arezzo, PHD; Jay M.
Sosenko, MD, MS. (2004). Diabetic Somatic Neuropathies. American Diabetes Association, 27(6).
https://diabetesjournals.org/care/article/27/6/1458/22841/Diabetic-Somatic-Neuropathies
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