Endocrine Abstracts

Introduction: Diabetic foot is a major health problem for people with diabetes mellitus. It can cause serious complications leading to lower extremity amputations. Furthermore, foot self-care practice is one of the most important self-management behaviors to prevent the ocurrence of diabetic foot ulcers.The aim of this study was to identify foot self-care practices among diabetic patients in a Tunisian population.Methods: A cross-s...

Introduction: Diabetic foot is a major health problem for people with diabetes mellitus. It can cause serious complications leading to lower extremity amputations. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence and risk factors of foot complications among diabetic patients in Mahdia, Tunisia.Methods: Detail history and examination including neurological and vascular assessment were performed in 150 patients with diabetes mellitus attending Tahar S...