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Review
. 2018 Jan;9(1):29-31.
doi: 10.1177/2042018817744513. Epub 2017 Dec 12.

Financial burden of diabetic foot ulcers to world: a progressive topic to discuss always

Alok Raghav  1 , Zeeshan Ahmad Khan  2 , Rajendra Kumar Labala  2 , Jamal Ahmad  3 , Saba Noor  4 , Brijesh Kumar Mishra  5
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Review

Financial burden of diabetic foot ulcers to world: a progressive topic to discuss always

Alok Raghav et al. Ther Adv Endocrinol Metab. 2018 Jan.

Abstract

Diabetic foot complications are the most common occurring problems throughout the globe, resulting in devastating economic crises for the patients, families and society. Diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs) have a neuropathic origin with a progressive prevalence rate in developing countries compared with developed countries among diabetes mellitus patients. Diabetic patients that are of greatest risk of ulcers may easily be diagnosed with foot examination. Economic burden may be carefully examined. The budget costing must include both the clinical and social impact of the patients.

Keywords: Diabetic foot ulcers; diabetes mellitus; global health; hyperglycemia.

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Conflict of interest statement: The authors declare that there is no conflict of interest.

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