AbstractAim: The objective of the present study was to assess association between socio-demographic, behavioural andclinical risk factors and diabetic foot and response of patients to various treatment modalities.Methods: A prospective study was conducted in the General Surgery Department of Bhagwan Mahavir instituteof medical science, Pawapuri, Nalanda, Bihar, India for 7 months. 50 patients were included in the study. Allpatients who presented to surgical outpatient department or were admitted to the surgical wards with signs andsymptoms of diabetic foot during the 7 months period were included.Results: Out of 50 patients in our study, 20 (40%) were in the age group of 51-60 years followed by 13 (26%)in the age group 61-70 years. There was a male preponderance in our study with 36 (72%) patients out of 50.Majority of the study subjects were literate with overall literacy rate being 60%. 96% study subjects belonged tolow class. Among the 50 patients, 13 (26%) were unmarried showing lack of support and care and rest (74%)were married. Labourers accounted for 34% of study participants, farmers constituted 30%, businessmen 18%and others 18% of study subjects. Most of the participants had type II diabetes for >10 years. 80% of studyparticipants had family history of diabetes. 92% of study participants were overweight (BMI 25-29.9) andremaining 8% were obese (BMI ≥30). Hypertension was present in 72% of study participants, ischemic heartdisease in 60% and hypercholesterolemia in 70%.Conclusion: Diabetic foot is a common complication of long-standing diabetes. Several socio-demographicfactors like advancing age, low socio-economic status, lack of family support, occupations involving risk oftrauma to foot contribute to the risk of developing diabetic foot in diabetics. Hence it is essential to educate allthe diabetic patients at risk about good glycemic control, risk factors, proper foot care, periodic foot examinationand neurological examination of lower limbs, prompt treatment of foot lesions and regular follow-up.

AbstractAim: The objective of the present study was to assess association between socio-demographic, behavioural andclinical risk factors and diabetic foot and response of patients to various treatment modalities.Methods: A prospective study was conducted in the General Surgery Department of Bhagwan Mahavir instituteof medical science, Pawapuri, Nalanda, Bihar, India for 7 months. 50 patients were included in the study. Allpatients who presented to surgical outpatient department or were admitted to the surgical wards with signs andsymptoms of diabetic foot during the 7 months period were included.Results: Out of 50 patients in our study, 20 (40%) were in the age group of 51-60 years followed by 13 (26%)in the age group 61-70 years. There was a male preponderance in our study with 36 (72%) patients out of 50.Majority of the study subjects were literate with overall literacy rate being 60%. 96% study subjects belonged tolow class. Among the 50 patients, 13 (26%) were unmarried showing lack of support and care and rest (74%)were married. Labourers accounted for 34% of study participants, farmers constituted 30%, businessmen 18%and others 18% of study subjects. Most of the participants had type II diabetes for >10 years. 80% of studyparticipants had family history of diabetes. 92% of study participants were overweight (BMI 25-29.9) andremaining 8% were obese (BMI ≥30). Hypertension was present in 72% of study participants, ischemic heartdisease in 60% and hypercholesterolemia in 70%.Conclusion: Diabetic foot is a common complication of long-standing diabetes. Several socio-demographicfactors like advancing age, low socio-economic status, lack of family support, occupations involving risk oftrauma to foot contribute to the risk of developing diabetic foot in diabetics. Hence it is essential to educate allthe diabetic patients at risk about good glycemic control, risk factors, proper foot care, periodic foot examinationand neurological examination of lower limbs, prompt treatment of foot lesions and regular follow-up.