An exclusive initiative to spread awareness and fight the deadly disease.


An exclusive initiative to spread awareness and fight the deadly disease.

By Consultant Diabetologists Dr. V. Mohan , Dr. Ranjit Unnikrishnan and Dr. R.M. Anjana The recent ICMR-INDIAB study which covered four states in India representing the North, South, East and Western regions of our country showed that India has 62 million people with diabetes and 77 million people with pre-diabetes in 2011. This increased prevalence […]

Prevention of ulceration in the foot is the most important aspect in the treatment of diabetics. Preventive foot care is often neglected and the patient develops serious foot ulcers and infections. The surgical management is of different varieties, says Prof G Sivakumar. They are: Minor surgical procedures like drainage of puss from abscess cavities, removal […]

By Consultant Surgeon Prof. G. Sivakumar Diabetic patients need to choose proper footwear. Footwear made of hard synthetic materials acts as ledges and traumatizes the foot. Good insoles and MCR (microcellular rubber) footwear are very useful to prevent foot ulcers. The patient must follow certain important steps in selecting and using footwear. They should […]

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