Abstract

CLINICAL PROFILE OF DIABETIC FOOT INFECTIONS IN RURAL POPULATION

*Raja Prabhu J. and Prabhu G.

ABSTRACT

Aim: The aim of the study was to determine the clinical profile of diabetic foot in rural population. Methods: The data was collected from the patients admitted with diabetic foot in Rajah muthiah medical college hospital, Annamalai University. During a period of 3 months, 50 patients who had undergone treatment for diabetic foot were followed up (Male-38, Female-12; Maximum affected age group 41-50 years; diabetes duration 5-10 years). Results: 50 patients (38 males and 12 females) were included in the study. From the study incidence rate was more identified in the age group of 41-50 years of age. Occurrence of diabetic foot is 56% of patients with neuropathy and 30% of patients with PVD. 8.1-9% of HbA1c highly showed about 50% of patients. Cephalosporin antibiotics were mostly prescribed to control infections. Insulin is prescribed along with other oral hypoglycaemic agents. Conclusion: Recurrence of diabetic foot was common in increased duration of diabetes with poor glycemic control among in rural population and was fairly related to the presence of neuropathy and PVD. There is also need for improvement in diabetic foot care education.

Keywords: diabetic foot infections, PVD, neuropathy, CAD, hypertension, dyslipidemia.