Rise in diabetics forced to go for amputations due to foot ulcers, finds study

In India, diabetic foot ulcers (DFU) tend to present as larger wounds compared to global standards, leading to higher rates of amputation. The study, led by the Department of Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism at Christian Medical College, Vellore, found that over a 10-year period, mortality rates among patients with DFU range between 25% and 30%, with heart-related issues and sepsis infections being the primary causes of death.