Research Article

Infection and Foot Care in Diabetics Seeking Treatment in a Tertiary Care Hospital, Bhubaneswar, Odisha State, India

Table 2

Details of disease and treatment among study subjects.

Demographic detailsCategoriesNumber ()Percentage

Duration of illness (diabetes)<5 years8266.1
>5 years4233.8

Age at diagnosis<50 years8467.7
>50 years4032.2

TreatmentDiet control21.6
Drugs10383
Insulin1915.3

Treatment regularityRegular9072.5
Irregular3427.4

Foot ulcer (past/present)Yes2318.5
No10181.4

Physical activity/exerciseYes5241.9
No7258.1