Incidence and predictors of diabetic foot ulcer among patients with diabetes mellitus in a diabetic follow-up clinic in Central Ethiopia: a retrospective follow-up study.
Yohannes Mekuria NegussieMeyrema Abdo KomichaTilaye Workneh AbebePublished in: BMJ open (2024)
The risk of occurrence of diabetic foot ulcer was relatively high. Diastolic blood pressure level, combined medication and peripheral arterial disease were independent predictors of diabetic foot ulcer development. Hence, close monitoring and proper interventions are essential.