Diabetic HealthCare: More or less 80% of patients with diabetic foot in rural areas need amputation while only 20% of patients in urban areas face this situation, said doctors at a conference at Hydrabad on Sunday.
In diabetes, foot care is crucial. They cautioned that even minor wounds might cause vascular closure, infection, and gangrene, which can ultimately result in amputation of the limbs.
Doctors claim that diabetes results in a risky concoction of nerve damage and poor blood flow that contributes to the slow healing of wounds in the lower extremities.
In major cities such as Hyderabad, 80% of the patients with diabetic foot are getting relief.
According to medical professionals, advancements in vascular surgery technology are crucial for saving limbs in diabetic feet. However, India has a very small population of vascular surgeons.
In collaboration with the Vascular Foundation, the KIMS Institute of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery organised a seminar on Sunday to inform doctors about the advanced treatments in vascular and endovascular surgery and wound care.
As many as 150 doctors attended the meet inaugurated by Dr Bhaskar Rao, MD of KIMS Hospitals. Dr Narendranadh Meda, HoD, Vascular and Endovascular Surgery believed that prevention and patient education is significant parameter in the diabetic foot.
"Regular annual foot examinations and daily patient self-examination of the feet aid in preventing ulcers and spotting problems in their earliest stages. Patients with diabetes should avoid being barefoot, wear appropriate, well-fitting footwear, and avoid foot injuries or cracks wherever possible. Exercise and regular walking promote blood circulation "he said.
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