Role of industries in the care of diabetic foot.
Diabetic foot disease is a dreaded complication causing severe economic and social burden, mental and physical agony, and severe morbidity and mortality. This complication is largely preventable if the risk factors such as peripheral neuropathy and peripheral arterial disease are detected early and appropriate measures are taken to control glycemia, foot pressure, and chances of foot injury. In the case of ulceration, proper microbial control, pressure offloading by debridement, and use of appropriate footwear are mandatory to save the foot. This article focuses on the need for preventive care for diabetic complications demonstrating potentially helpful roles for industry in India.
Ramachandran
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Dr. A. Ramachandran's Diabetes Hospitals, Chennai, India. ramachandran@vsnl.com
Lakshmi
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Arun
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Samith Shetty
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Snehalatha
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D017719:Diabetic Foot / Q000191:economics / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000517:prevention & control; D006801:Humans; D007194:India / Q000453:epidemiology; D007221:Industry; D009017:Morbidity; D011379:Prognosis; D012307:Risk Factors; D012959:Socioeconomic Factors