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ea0070aep507 | Diabetes, Obesity, Metabolism and Nutrition | ECE2020

Diabetic foot: An important, yet underestimated complication in albanian healthcare

Celo Eni , Hasho Sokol , Toti Florian

Diabetic foot is a main complication of Diabetes Mellitus that affects 15–25% of diabetes patients at least once in their lifetime. This complication has severe consequences at patient’s life quality and a high cost not only for the patient but also for the society. However, this complication is still underestimated in Albania.Aim of study: Our main objective is to summarize the causes and pathogenic mechanisms leading to diabetic foot, and t...