Sushil Kotru
India
Research Article
Intervention of Diabetes Foot Care Practices on the Prevention of New Diabetic Foot Ulcers in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Author(s): Sushil Kotru, Bharat Kotru and Kumud JoshiSushil Kotru, Bharat Kotru and Kumud Joshi
Background: In Southern Punjab region, we see high prevalence of diabetic foot patients. The causes are peripheral neuropathy, peripheral vascular disease, foot deformities, lack of foot care awareness and use of faulty footwear. The patients approach physicians at an advanced stage of diabetic foot for which they have to undergo regular debridements and amputations. Lack of foot care, the use of desi medicines (containing heavy metals), walking bare foot practices, excess alcohol intake and local juti’s (faulty footwear) further increase the risk of diabetic foot problems. If the patient is made aware about the benefits of controlled blood sugar levels and proper foot care practices at an early stage, there will be significant decrease in diabetes related foot complications.
Method: We divided patient.. View More»
