Diabetic foot: prevalence, knowledge, and foot self‐care practices among diabetic patients in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania – a cross‐sectional study
Abstract Background At the time of diagnosis, more than 10 % of people with type 2 diabetes mellitus have one or two risk factors for a foot ulceration and a lifetime risk of 15 %. Diabetic foot ulcers can be prevented through well‐coordinated foot care services. The objective of this study was to d...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Wiley
2015-01-01
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| Series: | Journal of Foot and Ankle Research |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s13047-015-0080-y |