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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| 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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| 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 |
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