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Diabetic foot is a major public health challenge in India: Dr Arun Bal

[Photo] [Audio podcasts] Although estimates of people with diabetes in India are getting updated on an ongoing basis, there are at least 47 million people with diabetes in India. "That means we have 94 million feet to look after" said Dr Arun Bal, founder-President of Diabetic Foot Society of India (DFSI) and one of the legendary diabetic foot surgeons in the country, associated with Raheja Hospital, Fortis Hospital and Hinduja Hospital, besides being a visiting Professor at Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeeth. "13.5 million feet will develop ulcers and 100,000 amputations will take place in India alone due to diabetic foot. Diabetic foot is a major public health problem in India" said Dr Bal.

The department of Endocrinology, Diabetic lower limb and Podiatric surgery, Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre (AIMS), Kochi, conducted its two days annual Amrita Diabetic Foot Conference (ADFC 2011), in the institute which concluded on 7th May ‘11. It was a very successful attempt in bringing forth the problems, as well as the solutions, faced in the treatment of the diabetic foot, thanks to the tireless efforts of the organising secretary, Dr Ajith Kumar Verma.

[Photo] [Audio podcasts] In an award-winning research paper presentation at the Amrita Diabetic Foot Conference (ADFC 2011), Dr Shibin T Sudevan, Department of Endocrinology and Podiatric Surgery, Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre (AIMS) presented the study 'Bacteriological profile of diabetic foot infections' making a clear conclusion: judicious use of antibiotics will decide the treatment outcome of diabetic foot infections. ADFC 2011 is being held in Kochi, India (6-7 May 2011). "The treatment of diabetic foot involves offloading, proper wound care and judicious use of antibiotics. Selecting an effective antibiotic regimen requires the knowledge of the prevailing microbial pattern" said Dr Shibin Sudevan.

[Photo] [Audio podcasts] A collaborative approach between different specialities in a hospital can save the limb in people with diabetic foot who are slipping towards amputation. "There is always room for change and betterment" said Dr Sarnarendra S Miranpuri, Section of Podiatric Surgery, Detroit Medical Centre, USA, who was delivering the keynote address at the Amrita Diabetic Foot Conference (ADFC 2011). The ADFC 2011 is being organized by Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre (AIMS) in Kochi, India (6-7 May 2011).

(Based on an interview given exclusively to CNS by Dr KR Suresh, Director, Jain Institute of Vascular Sciences)
[Audio recording] Diabetes is a disease of the nerves and the blood vessels. Poor blood sugar control affects almost all organs of the body, but the worst sufferers are the feet, said Dr KR Suresh, Director, Jain Institute of Vascular Sciences, Bangalore, India, who spoke to CNS at the Amrita Diabetic Foot Conference (ADFC 2011), organized by Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre (AIMS), Kochi, India (6-7 May 2011). The two main components of diabetes are blood vessel damage and nerve damage (neuropathy). Blockage of the blood vessels results in lack of blood supply. In the case of nerve damage, the patient may not know about it in the initial stages, especially in a country like India where people generally do not go for annual medical checkups, said Dr Suresh.

[Photo] [Audio podcasts] Thus spoke Swami Sampoojya Poornamritanandapuri, at the inaugural function of Amrita Diabetic Foot Conference (ADFC 2011), organized by Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre (AIMS), Kochi, India (6-7 May 2011). In the words of Swamiji, 'we can reach a supreme state of bliss if we respect our body, as the human body is a temple in which God resides.' So we must refrain from insulting anybody and must respect everybody. It is important for all of us to keep our bodies healthy and pure as they are too precious to be neglected. This can be done by eating proper and pure food so that we remain fit to perform our duties towards society. Out of this respect arises the need to control diseases like diabetes.

Prevention Of Major Amputations In Diabetic Lower Limb Wounds

This is the theme of the 'Amrita Diabetic Foot Conference 2011', which is being organized by the Department of Endocrinology, Diabetic lower limb and Podiatric Surgery, Amrita Institute Of Medical Sciences And Research Centre, (AIMS) Kochi, Kerala, on 6th and 7th May 2011. Renowned podiatric surgeons and endocrinologists from India, Australia and the United States are expected to take part in the two days deliberations and share their expertise and latest techniques in the field of surgical & medical management of Diabetic foot.

Amrita Diabetic Foot Conference (ADFC 2011) will open soon next month in Kochi, India. "Over one million lower extremity amputations are performed each year, 70% of which happen to people with diabetes. In India, almost 40,000 legs are amputated every year as a consequence of diabetes" had said Professor Jean Claude Mbanya, President of International Diabetes Federation (IDF) in his message to CNS earlier. "The latest data from the International Diabetes Federation indicates that diabetes affects 285 million people around the world, and is increasingly on the rise. Of the many serious complications that can affect individuals with diabetes, it is the complications of the foot that take the greatest toll" further added Dr Mbanya.