Table 1.
Sociodemographic characteristics of diabetic foot patients
| Characteristic (variables) | Values, n (%) |
|---|---|
| Age (mean±SD) | 65±11 |
| Gender | |
| Male | 48 (65) |
| Female | 26 (35) |
| Nature of the diabetic foot disease | |
| Diabetic foot ulcer | 42 (57) |
| Diabetic foot gangrene | 17 (23) |
| Diabetic foot abscess | 17 (23) |
| Comorbidities and complications | |
| Peripheral vascular diseases | 67 (91) |
| Cardiac complications | 35 (47) |
| Peripheral neuropathy | 33 (45) |
| Nephropathy | 21 (28) |
| Retinopathy | 7 (9) |
| Osteomyelitis | 18 (24) |
| Amputation of the toes, foot or leg | 34 (46) |
SD=Standard deviation