Descriptive Study on Diabetic Foot in Diabetic Patients at PMCH Nawabshah

Abstract

Objective: Diabetic foot is common and frequent problem in medical ward, in this study we will determine the knowledge and foot care, common cause of diabetic foot in patients with DM and treatment out come.

Study Design: Descriptive / cross sectional study

Place and Duration of Study: This study was conducted at the Department of Medicine, PMCH, Nawabshah from June 2015 to December 2016.

Materials and Methods: 108 patients were selected for this study. Both male and female participated. Informed consent was taken from all the patients. Study was done using questionnaire translated into Sindhi and Urdu languages. Male were 78 and Female 30.

Results: 78  were male and 30 were female mean age was 52.61 ^+_  4.21. Non healing wound was present on right  foot in 90 patients and left foot in 28 patients.  Gangrene was present in 30 patients RBS, FBS and HAlc was elevated in all patients. Curettage was done in 53 patients and amputation was done in 13 patients. All patients were on Insulin therapy and broad spectrum antibiotics were given  to all patients.

Conclusion: Diabetic foot is common problem in our country. Main reason is uncontrolled blood sugar and awareness of the patients. Most of the patients come with irregular diet on and off treatment. Duration of diabtes was prolonged in all patients. Education  of  the  patient about disease diet and proper treatment of diabetes. Lifestyle of the patient and morbidity and mortality can be reduced.