Endocrine Abstracts

Introduction: Diabetic foot is one of the major complications of diabetes. Footwear has been found to be a precipitating cause of injury leading to lower extremity ulceration and amputation in people with diabetes. The aim of this study was to determine the suitability of footwear in a population of diabetic patients.Methods: A cross sectional study including 150 patients with diabetes mellitus was conducted. Patients were asked about their follow-up dur...

Introduction: Stroke is the mean cause of acquired disability in adults. The objective of our study was to describe functional outcomes and complications in diabetic patients after stroke.Patients and Methods: A descriptive study including diabetic patients followed in rehabilitation departement for vascular hemiplegia. Sociodemographic characteristics, patient history, and stroke history were collected. A functional assessment at 1 year after stroke was...

Introduction: Diabetic foot is a public health problem. It can cause serious complications leading to amputation. Diabetic neuropathy (DN) is the main factor of ulcerations. Plantar hyperpressure is an aggravating factor.Aim: The aim of our study was to screen for various deformities of the diabetic foot through podoscopic evaluation.Patients and Methods: We conducted a bicentric cross sectional study over a three month period incl...