Cross-sectional study identifies sociodemographic factors and health risks among DFU patients, showing significant comorbidities and poor glycemic control.
Key Points
Most diabetic foot ulcer patients display multiple comorbidities, leading to higher complications.
The average age of affected patients is 55.6 years, and amputation occurs at a rate of 19.4%.
Blood glucose levels are poorly managed, averaging 303.8 mg/dL, contributing to significant health risks.
Length of stay in the hospital for these patients averages 10.3 days due to associated complications.
Cite This Study
Fitrianingsih et al. (2025) studied this question.