Rise in diabetics forced to go for amputations due to foot ulcers, finds study - Video
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A recent study conducted by the Christian Medical College, Vellore, has uncovered a concerning trend among diabetes patients in India: a rising number of toe and foot amputations due to diabetes-related sores. Published in the peer-reviewed journal Science Direct, the study reveals that the risk of subsequent amputations triples after the first procedure, underscoring the severity of the issue.
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.
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