The association between body mass index and foot ulcer among patients with diabetes mellitus, Wad Medani, Sudan

Introduction: Globally about 463 million people are living with diabetes mellitus (DM) which is estimated to rise to 700 million by 2045; 80% are in middle and low-income countries. Recent studies have shown that body mass index (BMI) was one of the significant predictors, along with nephropathy and...

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Main Author: Abeer AbdElrahman Elnour Eltilib
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Language:English
Published: Health and Social Sciences Research Institute - South Sudan (HSSRI-SS) 2021-11-01
Series:South Sudan Medical Journal
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Online Access:http://www.southsudanmedicaljournal.com/archive/untitled-resource/the-association-between-body-mass-index-and-foot-ulcer-among-patients-with-diabetes-mellitus-wad-medani-sudan.html
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description Introduction: Globally about 463 million people are living with diabetes mellitus (DM) which is estimated to rise to 700 million by 2045; 80% are in middle and low-income countries. Recent studies have shown that body mass index (BMI) was one of the significant predictors, along with nephropathy and retinopathy, of diabetic foot ulcers (DFU). Objective: To assess the association between BMI and DFU in Wad Medani town, Gezira state, Sudan. Method: The study was based on primary data obtained via a cross sectional random sample of 400 patients with DM presenting at Aldarga Diabetic Centre in Wad Medani. The data collection tool was a structured questionnaire designed in English and translated into Arabic for the field survey. Data were analysed with SPSS version 20, using frequency tables and chi-square tests. Results: Of the 400 participants, 208 were diagnosed with foot ulcer. There was a statistically significant association between BMI and DFU. A total of 134 (56%) of the 239 overweight patients had diabetic foot ulcers compared to 74 (46%) of the 161 who were not overweight (p=0.04). Conclusion: The result suggests a significant association between BMI and DFU at our Diabetic Centre.
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spelling doaj.art-d4f4b0035ef541d995408c5edd531ff42023-12-30T03:51:45ZengHealth and Social Sciences Research Institute - South Sudan (HSSRI-SS)South Sudan Medical Journal2309-46052309-46132021-11-01144122126https://dx.doi.org/10.4314/ssmj.v14i4.4The association between body mass index and foot ulcer among patients with diabetes mellitus, Wad Medani, SudanAbeer AbdElrahman Elnour Eltilib0Assistant Professor of Family Medicine. Faculty of Medicine, University of Gezira, University City, Wad Medani, Gezira State, SudanIntroduction: Globally about 463 million people are living with diabetes mellitus (DM) which is estimated to rise to 700 million by 2045; 80% are in middle and low-income countries. Recent studies have shown that body mass index (BMI) was one of the significant predictors, along with nephropathy and retinopathy, of diabetic foot ulcers (DFU). Objective: To assess the association between BMI and DFU in Wad Medani town, Gezira state, Sudan. Method: The study was based on primary data obtained via a cross sectional random sample of 400 patients with DM presenting at Aldarga Diabetic Centre in Wad Medani. The data collection tool was a structured questionnaire designed in English and translated into Arabic for the field survey. Data were analysed with SPSS version 20, using frequency tables and chi-square tests. Results: Of the 400 participants, 208 were diagnosed with foot ulcer. There was a statistically significant association between BMI and DFU. A total of 134 (56%) of the 239 overweight patients had diabetic foot ulcers compared to 74 (46%) of the 161 who were not overweight (p=0.04). Conclusion: The result suggests a significant association between BMI and DFU at our Diabetic Centre. http://www.southsudanmedicaljournal.com/archive/untitled-resource/the-association-between-body-mass-index-and-foot-ulcer-among-patients-with-diabetes-mellitus-wad-medani-sudan.htmldiabetesdiabetic foot ulcerbody mass indexgezirasudan
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The association between body mass index and foot ulcer among patients with diabetes mellitus, Wad Medani, Sudan
South Sudan Medical Journal
diabetes
diabetic foot ulcer
body mass index
gezira
sudan
title The association between body mass index and foot ulcer among patients with diabetes mellitus, Wad Medani, Sudan
title_full The association between body mass index and foot ulcer among patients with diabetes mellitus, Wad Medani, Sudan
title_fullStr The association between body mass index and foot ulcer among patients with diabetes mellitus, Wad Medani, Sudan
title_full_unstemmed The association between body mass index and foot ulcer among patients with diabetes mellitus, Wad Medani, Sudan
title_short The association between body mass index and foot ulcer among patients with diabetes mellitus, Wad Medani, Sudan
title_sort association between body mass index and foot ulcer among patients with diabetes mellitus wad medani sudan
topic diabetes
diabetic foot ulcer
body mass index
gezira
sudan
url http://www.southsudanmedicaljournal.com/archive/untitled-resource/the-association-between-body-mass-index-and-foot-ulcer-among-patients-with-diabetes-mellitus-wad-medani-sudan.html
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